ICHA -- Commissioners

Note: The Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs is composed of nine(9) board members, two(2) are appointed by the President Pro Tempore and two(2) by the Speaker of the House. Five(5) are public members from the Hispanic community and appointed by the Governor. Ask for By-laws to our Staff.

Pablo Yzquierdo, Chair

A Texas native, who has spent many years in Idaho
working in the Hispanic Community. Employed through
Simplot as a crop advisor for 32 years.
1655 E. 9th, Weiser, ID 83672
Home: (208) 549-2378
Office: (208) 573-5184
E-Mail: pablo.yzquierdo@simplot.com
Term Expires: 07/01/2009

Estela M. de Gonzalez, Vice-chair

Representing the beautiful Northern part of Idaho.
Bachelor Degree in Social Work; at the present time is
working for Kootenai County Hispanic Ministry. The
Kootenai County includes, Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls,
Hayden, and Rathdrum.
3510 East 22nd Ave., Post Falls, ID 83854
Phone: (208) 773-0731
E-Mail: jegonzalez@aol.com
Term Expires: 07/01/2010

Lori A. Manzanares

Was born and raised in Idaho. Earned degrees in
Political Science and Spanish from the University of Idaho.
Currently working for the UI as an Assistant Director for
New Student Services since 2000. Lori is currently pursuing
a Master of Art degree in Counseling.
322 E. Front Street, Suite 190, Boise, ID 83702-7364
Phone: (208) 334-2999
E-Mail: loriam@uidaho.edu
Term Expires: 07/01/2009

Ken Cortez

Born in San Jose, California and relocated to Idaho in 1974
with his father, Richard Cortez, founder of Metalcraft, Inc.
Ken grew up in Meridian, graduated from Meridian High School,
and attended Boise State University. He is currently the
President and owner of Metalcraft, Inc. Ken has a uniquely diverse
involvement in our community. He volunteers his time as a Little
League Umpire at youth baseball games and is also the Tournament
Director for the Jalapeno Open which raises scholarship money for
Hispanic students. Ken is proud to be a member of the
Selland College Advisory Board as well as a Board Member of Hispanic Business Association.
He is passionate about making a positive impact on the youth of our state.
Ken is thankful every day for the opportunity to live and watch his family grows in the great state of Idaho.
Phone: (208) 368- 0700
E-Mail: Metalcraft, Inc.
Term Expires: 07/01/2011

Juan Alvarez

Currently a Deputy Laboratory Director for Management at
INL (Idaho National Laboratory) with overall leadership responsibility
for effective implementation of major functional management and business
transformation efforts.
3668 Tuscany, Idaho Falls, ID 83404
Phone: (208) 526-9128
E-mail: Juan.Alvarez@inl.gov
Term Expires: 07/01/2010

(D) Senator Kate Kelly

Is in her second term in the Idaho Senate where she is the Minority
Caucus Chair. She is an environmental attorney in private practice.
Senator Kelly holds a B.A. from George Mason University, a M.S. from
the University of Idaho College of Mines and a law degree from the
University of Utah College of Law.
P.O. Box 654, Boise, ID 83701
Phone: (208) 850-7217
E-mail: kkelly@senate.idaho.gov
Term Expires: 01/31/2008

(R) Senator Tim Corder

Serving his second term in the Senate representing
Boise and Elmore Counties. Senator Corder is
self-employed in the trucking industry. He serves on
the Transportation, Agriculture, and Local Government,
and Taxation committees.
357 S.E. Corder Dr., Mountain Home, ID 83647
Phone: (208) 587-8562
Work: (208) 599-0427
Fax: (208) 587-5871
E-mail: tcorder@senate.idaho.gov
Term Expires: 01/31/2008

(D) Rep. Nicole LeFavour

1210 N. 11th, Boise, ID 83702
Phone: (208) 724-0468
E-Mail: nlefavour@house.idaho.gov
Term Expires: 1/31/2008

(R) Rep. Raúl Labrador

1846 W. Rush Road, Eagle, ID 83616
Phone: (208) 465-9988
E-Mail: rlabrador@house.idaho.gov
Term Expires:1/31/2008

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