Celia Gould
Celia Gould | |
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Director of the Idaho Department of Agriculture | |
In office January 2, 2007 – January 2, 2023 | |
Governor | Butch Otter Brad Little |
Preceded by | Pat Takasugi |
Succeeded by | Chanel Tewalt |
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 22A district | |
In office December 1, 1986 – November 30, 2002 | |
Preceded by | Clint Stennett |
Succeeded by | Rich Wills |
Personal details | |
Born | Twin Falls, Idaho, U.S. | November 20, 1957
Political party | Republican |
Children | 6 |
Education | Boise State University (BA, MPA) |
Celia Gould (born November 20, 1957) is an American businesswoman and politician who has served as the director of the Idaho Department of Agriculture since 2007.
Early life and education[edit]
Gould was born in Twin Falls, Idaho. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and a Master of Public Administration from Boise State University.
Career[edit]
Gould is the owner/operator of a beef cattle ranching operation, G+ Ranches of Buhl, Idaho. Gould and her husband also have a beef operation in the Declo area.
She previously served in the Idaho House of Representatives from district 22A from 1986 to 2002.[1][2]
She served on the Agricultural Affairs, Education, and Revenue and Taxation committees, in addition to serving as the Chairman of the Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee.
Personal life[edit]
Her husband is former Speaker of the House Bruce Newcomb.[3] She has five children and ten grandchildren.
References[edit]
- ^ "Idaho Governor-Elect Appoints Deal to Head Department of Insurance". Insurancejournal.com. 2006-12-27. Retrieved 2019-03-28.
- ^ "Ag director sets the pace". Capitalpress.com. 2017-08-14. Retrieved 2019-03-28.
- ^ "Leadership – Idaho State Department of Agriculture". Retrieved 2020-08-26.