Gregory Ferch is an American doctor and politician who served as a member of the Idaho House of Representatives from Idaho's 21st district, Seat B.
Early life
Ferch was born in Orange, California, but was raised in the small rural farming town of Kenmare, North Dakota.[1]
Ferch joined the United States Army as a medic while a senior in high school. He attained the rank of Staff Sergeant in six years and left the army after eleven years of service. He was in chiropractic school when his unit was activated during Operation Desert Storm in 1991.[1]
Education
Ferch graduated from the University of North Dakota (UND) in 1989 with a degree in human biology. While at UND he also studied chemistry, business and was a teaching assistant in anatomy cadaver labs for two years. In 1993, he graduated from Northwestern College of Chiropractic in Bloomington, Minnesota, with Doctor of Chiropractic degree.[1]
Chiropracting career
Ferch moved to Boise, Idaho, in April 1994 after purchasing his current chiropractic practice. He has been a small businessman, employer and real estate investor for over twenty-six years.[1]
Elections
Ferch defeated Brenda Palmer and Eli Hodson with 49.3% of the vote.[2] Ferch defeated Libertarian nominee Lisa Adams with 71.5% of the vote.[3]
Personal life
Ferch met his wife, Angela, in 1987 while they were both serving in the United States Army. They were married in 2001 at Broadway Avenue Baptist Church in Boise.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Gregory Ferch for Idaho State Representative, District 21, Position B". September 5, 2021. Archived from the original on September 5, 2021. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
- ^ "2020 State Primary Election Toggle Navigation OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS".
- ^ "2020 General Election Results - Legislative". Idaho Secretary of State. Retrieved September 5, 2021.