A quick look at state controller candidates

THE INCUMBENT:

NAME: Brandon Woolf

AGE: 41

RESIDENCE: Boise

EDUCATION: BA, Political Science, Utah State University 1997; MBA, Boise State University, 2006.

EXPERIENCE: Idaho State Controller’s Office: Started as intern, promoted to training specialist in the office’s Division of Statewide Payroll, bureau chief, division administrator over Statewide Payroll, deputy chief of staff, chief of staff, temporary acting state controller, and appointed state controller.

FAMILY: Wife Janalee, three children.

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THE CHALLENGER:

NAME: Todd Hatfield

AGE: 55

RESIDENCE: McCall

EDUCATION: A.S., accounting, Champlain College, 1978.

EXPERIENCE: Owner of Hatfield Log Homes and Idaho Grain and Flour; 2nd Vice Chair, Idaho Republican Party Executive Committee.

FAMILY: Wife Maureen, four children.