Rob Mason
Rob Mason (born June 8, 1976) is an American politician serving as a member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 16th district since 2018. Mason is a member of the Democratic Party and is an environmentalist.
Rob Mason | |
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Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 16B district | |
In office December 1, 2018 – December 1, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Hy Kloc |
Succeeded by | Colin Nash |
Personal details | |
Born | Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, United States | June 8, 1976
Political party | Democratic (2018-present) |
Education | Georgia Tech; Bachelor's degree in environmental biology |
Early life and education
Rob Mason was born on June 8, 1976 in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. He went to college at Georgia Tech, where he became an environmentalist and graduated with a bachelor's degree in environmental biology.[1]
Early career
Mason was a member of the U.S. Forest Service for seven years from 2001 to 2008.[1] After leaving the U.S Forest Service, Mason was the head of Selway-Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation for five years, from 2008 to 2013.[1] Mason is currently the Central Idaho Representative for the Wilderness Society, a job he has held since 2013.[1]
Idaho House of Representatives
Mason was elected to the Idaho House of Representatives in 2018, winning by a 62.6% majority.[2] He has announced that he will not run for re-election in 2020.[2]
Committees
During his term, Mason has served on the following Committees.[2]
- Environment, Energy, and Technology Committee
- Resources and Conservation Committee
- Revenue and Taxation Committee
References
- "Rep. Rob Mason". Retrieved July 2, 2020.
- "Rob Mason". Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 2, 2020.