Rod Furniss is an American businessman and politician serving as a member of the Idaho House of Representatives for District 35, seat B. He was born in Rigby, Idaho and grew up in Menan. He attended Rigby High School and later went on to attend Ricks College.1
In 1983, Furniss earned an associate degree in accounting and business management from Brigham Young University–Idaho. In 1985, he earned a bachelor’s degree in finance and financial management services from Idaho State University.
Furniss is a former missionary for Church of Christ (Latter Day Saints) in Argentina. In 1986, he became an Independent Agent with Rod Furniss Chartered Life Underwriter. He is in the insurance and investment business, working as a life insurance underwriter and financial consultant.
On November 6, 2018, Furniss won the election and became a member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 35, seat B. He defeated Jerry L. Browne with a significant majority of the votes.
In his personal life, Furniss is married to Jan Furniss and they have five children together.
Furniss has served on several committees during his tenure, including the Business Committee, Environment, Energy, and Technology Committee, and the House Health and Welfare Committee. He has also been a part of the Economic Outlook and Revenue Assessment Committee, Ad Hoc Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee, and others.
Before his political career, Furniss was a commercial and residential real estate developer. He has also served as the president of the Idaho Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, the Idaho Falls Estate Planning Council, and the Education Foundation School Dist. #251.
