Background
Otter, Butch was born on May 3, 1942 in Caldwell, Idaho, United States. Son of Joseph Bernard and Regina Mary (Buser) Otter.
Otter, Butch was born on May 3, 1942 in Caldwell, Idaho, United States. Son of Joseph Bernard and Regina Mary (Buser) Otter.
Bachelor in Political Science, College Idaho, 1967. Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Mindanao State University, 1980.
Manager J.R. Simplot Company, Caldwell, Idaho, 1971-1976, assistant vice president administration, 1976-1978, vice president administration, 1978-1982, international president, 1982—1993. Member Idaho House of Representatives, 1973—1977. Lieutenant governor State of Idaho, Boise, 1987—2001, governor, since 2007.
Member from 1st district Idaho United States House of Representatives, 2001—2007. Member Idaho Agricultural Leadership Council, Idaho International Trade Council. Served with Idaho Army National Guard 116th Armored Cavalry, 1968-1973.
Member Presidential Task Force-Agency for International Development, Washington, 1982—1984, United States Chamber of Commerce, Washington, 1983—1984. Committee member invest technical development State Advisory Council, 1983—1984. Member executive council Bretton Woods Committee.
Member of Pacific Northwest Waterways Association, Idaho Association Commerce & Industry, Young Presidents Organization, Ducks Unlimited, Safari Club International (life), Elks, Moose.
Married Gay Corinne Simplot, 1964 (divorced 1992). Children: John Simplot, Carolyn Lee, Kimberly Dawn, Corinne Marie. Married Lori Easley, August 18, 2006.
