Protecting Public Health and the Environment.

Board Members

The Board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate. Members serve at the pleasure of the Governor. Terms are four years.

Members must be citizens of the United States, residents of the state of Idaho, and qualified voters. Appointments must assure appropriate geographic representation of the state of Idaho. No more than four members may be from any one political party. Two members are chosen for knowledge and interest in solid waste; two for knowledge of and interest in air quality; two for knowledge of and interest in water quality; and finally, one for knowledge of and interest in air, water, and solid waste issues.

Officers

Each year, the Board elects a chair, vice chair, and secretary. Five members are necessary for a quorum at any regular or special meeting. The action of the majority of members present constitutes the action of the Board.

Compensation

Members are paid for their travel and other expenses, plus $50 per day during session and while traveling to and from meetings as provided by Idaho Code §59-509(h).

Meet the Board Members

(Click on name to view biography.)

Contact Information Photo Appointment Date Term Expiration Date Specialty Area
Nick Purdy
Chairman (R)
Box 686, Highway 20
Picabo, ID 83348
720-5150 - Cell
788-0214 - Fax
Nick Purdy July 1, 2011 July 1, 2015 Water
Carol Mascarenas
Vice-Chair (D)
5000 Baltimore Circle
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
526-0633 - Bus.
526-3149 - Fax
Carol Mascarenas August 14, 2008 July 1, 2012 Solid Waste
Dr. Joan Cloonan
Secretary (R)
9038 W. Beachside Lane
Boise, ID 83714
343-0843 - Home
Joan Cloonan July 1, 2000 July 1, 2012 Air
Kevin C. Boling
Member (R)
5881 N. Ferdinand Court
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
661-0909 - Cell
664-0557 - Fax
Kevin Boling October 11, 2011 July 1, 2015 Solid Waste
Kermit Kiebert
Member (D)
P.O. Box 970
Ponderay, ID  83852
264-6401 - Home
264-6402 - Fax
Kermit Kiebert July 6, 2006 July 1, 2014 Air
Dr. J. Randy MacMillan
Member (R)
P.O. Box 712
Buhl, ID 83316
543-3456 - Bus.
543-4146 - Fax
Randy MacMillan July 1, 2000 July 1, 2015 Water
John McCreedy
Member (I)
1951 S. Saturn Way
Suite 100
Boise, ID 83709
383-6500 - Bus.
383-6688 - Fax
John McCreedy November 23, 2010 July 1, 2014 Multi-Media
 

Staff Contacts

Management Assistant
Rosie Alonzo
DEQ State Office
Director's Office
1410 N. Hilton
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 373-0240
rosie.alonzo@deq.idaho.gov

Administrative Rules Coordinator
Paula Wilson
DEQ State Office
Attorney General's Office
1410 N. Hilton
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 373-0418
paula.wilson@deq.idaho.gov

Related Pages

Board of Environmental Quality

Board Meetings, Agendas, and Minutes

DEQ Rulemakings

Precedential Orders of the Board