Kris Ellis is an American businesswoman, lobbyist, and a former politician from Idaho. Ellis was a Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives.

Kris Ellis
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from the District 3 seat B district
In office
December 1, 2000 – December 1, 2002
Preceded byJeff Alltus
Succeeded byWayne R. Meyer
Personal details
Born (1963-04-03) April 3, 1963 (age 61)
Corvallis, Oregon
Political partyRepublican
SpouseCurtis Ellis
Children2
Alma materOregon State University
OccupationBusinesswoman, lobbyist, and politician

Early life

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On April 3, 1963, Ellis was born in Corvallis, Oregon.[1]

Education

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In 1985, Ellis earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business from Oregon State University.[1][2]

Career

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In 1985, Ellis became a manager/director of Professional Food Service Management, until 1992. In 1992, as a business woman, Ellis became the owner of Idaho Ruby's Catering.[1]

On November 7, 2000, Ellis won the election and became a Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 3, seat B. Ellis defeated JoAnn Harvey with 56.9% of the votes.[3][1]

On November 5, 2002, Ellis sought a seat in District 4, seat B unsuccessfully. Ellis was defeated by George Sayler with 48.7% of the votes. Ellis received 48.1% of the votes.[4][1]

Ellis is a co-owner of a real estate and property management company in Boise, Idaho.[2]

Ellis is a lobbyist and a partner with Eiguren Ellis, a public policy firm in Boise, Idaho.[2]

Personal life

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Ellis's husband is Curtis Ellis. They have two children. Ellis and her family live in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Kristina Ellis' Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c "Kris Ellis, Partner". apublicpolicy.com. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  3. ^ "November 7, 2000 General Election Results". sos.idaho.gov. November 7, 2000. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  4. ^ "November 5, 2002 General Election Results". sos.idaho.gov. November 5, 2002. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
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