Rod Furniss

Rod Furniss is an American insurance underwriter, financial consultant, and politician from Idaho. Furniss is a member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 35, seat B.

Rod Furniss
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from the District 35, seat B district
Assumed office
December 1, 2018
Preceded byKarey Hanks
Personal details
BornIdaho
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Jan Furniss
Children5
Alma materBrigham Young University–Idaho, Idaho State University
OccupationInsurance underwriter, financial consultant, politician

Early life

Furniss was born in Idaho. Furniss is a sixth-generation Idahoan. Furniss grew up in Menan, Idaho. Furniss attended Rigby High School.[1]

Education

Furniss attended Rick's College. In 1983, Furniss earned an associate degree in Accounting/Business Management from Brigham Young University–Idaho. In 1985, Furniss earned as bachelor's degree in Finance/Financial Management Services from Idaho State University.[2]

Career

Furniss is a former missionary for Church of Christ (Latter Day Saints) in Argentina.[2]

In 1986, Furniss became an Independent Agent with Rod Furniss Chartered Life Underwriter. Furniss is in the insurance and investment business. Furniss is a life insurance underwriter and financial consultant.[2][3]

On November 6, 2018, Furniss won the election and became a member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 35, seat B. Furniss defeated Jerry L. Browne with 83.7% of the votes.[4] [1] [5][2]

Personal life

Furniss' wife is Jan Furniss. They have five children.[2]

References
  1. "Rod Furniss declares candidacy for District 35 seat". rexburgstandardjournal.com. February 25, 2018. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  2. "Rod Furniss' Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  3. "Representative Rodney G. "Rod" Furniss". idahohealthcaresummit.com. 2020. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  4. "November 6, 2018 General Election Results". sos.idaho.gov. November 6, 2018. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  5. "Representative Rod Furniss (R)". legislature.idaho.gov. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
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