# Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter

# Last Modification Date: Jul 06, 2012

Jul 06, 2012

####  

![Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter ](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/trade_and_industry_development/nodes/2012/6667/author_Otter.jpg  "Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter") 

C.L. "Butch" Otter was re-elected by the people of Idaho for a second term as Governor on November 2, 2010. He previously served three terms in Congress representing Idaho's 1st District from 2001 through 2006. Governor Otter's 30-year career in business included membership on the Board of Directors of the J.R. Simplot Company. He also served as director of the Food Products Division, president of Simplot Livestock and president of Simplot International. This significant private sector experience gives him a unique perspective in shaping Idaho’s business environment.

## Related Content

- ![Idaho: The Constant Top Performer](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/styles/featured_image_on_home/public/trade_and_industry_development/nodes/2018/13755/SpotlightID1.jpg?itok=pfpROdQ6 "Idaho: The Constant Top Performer")

### [Idaho: The Constant Top Performer](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/idaho/idaho-constant-top-performer-13755.md)

Article  Feb 26, 2018 | By: [Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/TID%20Contributors/governor-cl-butch-otter-6667.md) 

Time to get to know more about Idaho. Its economy continues to receive national attention for econom...

- ![Idaho is Moving at the Speed of Business](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/styles/featured_image_on_home/public/trade_and_industry_development/nodes/2017/12579/IDspotlight1.jpg?itok=rZc0rQBZ "Idaho is Moving at the Speed of Business")

### [Idaho is Moving at the Speed of Business](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/idaho/idaho-moving-speed-business-12579.md)

Article  Feb 27, 2017 | By: [Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/TID%20Contributors/governor-cl-butch-otter-6667.md) 

Take a look at how Idaho’s economy is accelerating and attracting companies of all kinds that enjoy ...

- ![Idaho Beckons Businesses by Cutting Taxes](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/styles/featured_image_on_home/public/trade_and_industry_development/nodes/2012/6666/Thumbnail.jpg?itok=_w6Pdrvf "Idaho Beckons Businesses by Cutting Taxes")

### [Idaho Beckons Businesses by Cutting Taxes](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/idaho/idaho-beckons-businesses-cutting-taxes-6666.md)

Article  Jun 30, 2012 | By: [Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/TID%20Contributors/governor-cl-butch-otter-6667.md) 

Idaho is constitutionally mandated to have a balanced budget; foundation providing a competitive env...