John H. Tippets | |
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Member of the Idaho Senate from District 32 |
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In office February 3, 2011 – July 5, 2015 |
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Preceded by | Robert L. Geddes |
Succeeded by | Mark Harris |
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from District 32 Seat B |
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In office 1988–2000 |
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Succeeded by | Clair Cheirrett |
Personal details | |
Born |
Ogden, Utah |
January 16, 1952
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Nancy |
Children | 9 |
Residence | Bennington, Idaho |
Alma mater |
Brigham Young University Utah State University |
Profession | Public affairs manager |
John H. Tippets (born January 16, 1952 in Ogden, Utah) is a Republican Idaho State Senator since 2011 representing the 31st (now 32nd) District, appointed by Governor Butch Otter to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Senator Robert L. Geddes. Tippets was a member of the Idaho House of Representatives from 1988 until 2000. In 2015 Tippets resigned after being appointed Director of the Department of Environmental Quality.
Tippets earned his bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University and his master's degree in human resource management from Utah State University. He has been a public affairs manager for Agrium.
Tippets was not a candidate for re-election in 2000.