Senator Fred S. Martin in the "President's Chair" presiding over the Senate, March 25, 2013
Fred S. Martin
Idaho State Senator District 15
I was born and raised in Tyhee, Idaho. I am a 4th generation Idahoan. My wife, Darla,
and I have been married for over 40 years.
We have been living
in Boise for the last 35 years. We are the proud parents of
6 children
and have 16 beautiful grandchildren.
State Senate Committees
Co-Vice Chairman Joint Finance and Appropriation Committee (JFAC)
Co-Chairman Joint Economic Outlook and Revenue Assessment Committee
Co-Chairman Joint Purchasing Laws Interim Committee (2015-2017)
Vice-Chairman Commerce and Human Resources Committee (2016)
Vice-Chairman Health and Welfare Committee (2015)
Joint Millennium Fund Committee
Joint C.E.C. Committee
Joint S.T.E.M. Caucus (2013-16)
Joint Education K-12 Interim Committee (2014)
State Boards and Committees
Idaho Child Welfare Steering Committee
Idaho Immunization Assessment Board
Idaho Council on Suicide Prevention Board
Idaho Health Care Collaborative Committee
Idaho Early Childhood Coordination Council (2012-2016)
State Insurance Advisory Committee
Idaho Telehealth Taskforce (2012-2015)
Work Experience
Retired: Teacher, Educator, Businessman, and CEO
Political Experience
Boise Bureau Chief for U. S. Congressman
Aide to U. S. Congressman
Precinct Committeeman
Sergeant at Arms, Idaho State Senate
Executive Director, Citizen's for Local Government
Republican County Vice Chairman, Bannock County
President, Idaho Student Association
Student Body President, Ricks College (now BYU-Idaho)
Military Training
Idaho National Guard
N.C.O. School (Non Commissioned Officer Training School)
Medic, Medical Training Center Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas
Eagle Scouts at State Capital
Activities and Awards
Boy Scouts of America, District Commissioner and Scout Master
United Way of Treasure Valley, State Liaison
YMCA Youth Basketball, Coach
Ada County Youth Soccer, Coach
NW Ada Little League, Coach
Eagle Scout and Duty to God Award, Boy Scouts of America
Who’s Who in American Colleges
Who’s Who Among American Business Executives
National Sterling Business Executive
Man of the Year, Ricks College (now BYU-Idaho).
Education
BYU-Idaho
Rexburg, Idaho
Institute of Religion
Utah State University
Logan, Utah
Idaho State University
Pocatello, Idaho
Medical Training Center
Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio, Texas
NCO School
Idaho National Guard
Pocatello, Idaho
