Fred S. Martin

Fred S. Martin (born in Tyhee, Idaho)^[2] is a Republican Idaho State Senator since 2012 representing District 15 (west Ada county).

Idaho Senate Committees: Health and Welfare, Vice Chairman, Commerce and Human Resources, Joint Millennium Fund, Joint Education K-12 Interim Committee, Joint CEC Committee, Joint S.T.E.M. Caucus

State Boards and Committees: Idaho Immunization Assessment Board, Idaho Council on Suicide Prevention Board, Idaho Health Care Collaborative Committee, Idaho Early Childhood Coordination Council, Idaho Telehealth Taskforce, and State Insurance Advisory Board.

Fred is married and the proud father of 6 children with 16 beautiful grandchildren.

Fred S. Martin was formerly a teacher, educator, seminary principal, businessman and CEO. For over 20 years Martin was owner, president, and CEO of Satellite Systems Inc. with offices throughout Idaho and the western United States. When Martin was with Satellite Systems, Inc. the dealership was in the top 100 nation-wide in sales volume out of 15,000 dealers. ^[1]

Political Experience: Fred S. Martin was the Bureau Chief for a United States Congressman, Executive Director for Citizens' for Local Government, Sergeant at Arms Idaho State Senate, President of the Idaho Student Association, a Republican Precinct Committeeman, Republican County Vice-Chairman and Student Body President at Ricks College (now BYU-Idaho).

Activities and Awards: Boy Scouts of America, District Commissioner and Scout Master, United Way of Treasure Valley, State Liaison, YMCA Youth Basketball, Ada County Youth Soccer, NW Ada Little League, Eagle Scout and Duty to God Award, Who's Who in American Colleges, Who's Who Among American Business Executives, National Sterling Business Executive, Man of the Year, Ricks College and Student Body President Ricks College (now BYU-Idaho). Martin is very active in his church, serving a mission to the North Carolina-Virginia Mission working mainly with the Lumbee Indians in North Carolina. He has serviced in many church calling. Fred was a teacher in the Seminary Education System for the LDS Church and was also a Seminary Principal. Fred also taught U.S. History and Business Economics at the high school level.

Education

Martin graduated Brigham Young University–Idaho and graduated from the Institute of Religion at U.S.U. Logan, Utah. Martin also attended Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho. He also graduated from the Medical Training Center at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas and N.C.O. School (Non Commissioned Officer Training School). Martin was a medic in the Idaho National Guard and was also a member of the Army Reserves. Fred was honorably discharged from the Army National Guard of Idaho in 1974 and from the United States Army in 1977.

Elections

In the November 4, 2014 General election Senator Fred S. Martin received 58% of the vote with Richard Keller receiving 42%. In the May 20, 2014 Republican Primary Senator Fred S. Martin received 61% of the vote over Diego Jesus Rodriguez at 39%. In 2012 With Republican Senator John C. Andreason retiring, Martin was unopposed in the May 15, 2012 Primary election.^[3] and won the November 6, 2012 General election with almost 10,000 votes (9,545) against Democratic nominee Betty Richardson.^[4]

References

External links

• Fred S. Martin at the Idaho Legislature
• Official campaign site
• Profile at Project Vote Smart