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Profiles in Service - May 30, 2016

Len C. Humphries 
NACo Board of Directors
Sheriff, Fremont County, Idaho

 

Number of years active in NACo: 5

Years in public service: 24

Occupation: Fremont County Sheriff

Education: Electrical Engineering Technology

The hardest thing I’ve ever done: Run for public office.

Three people (living or dead) I’d invite to dinner: George Washington, Porter Rockwell, Ronald Reagan.

A dream I have is to: Learn to play piano.

You’d be surprised to learn that I: Speak Portuguese fluently.

The most adventurous thing I’ve ever done is: Learn to rappel.

My favorite way to relax is: Read a good book.

I’m most proud of: My wife Johanna, who is a registered nurse-case manager.

Every morning I read: My emails.

My favorite meal is: Thanksgiving dinner.

My pet peeve is: Meetings that run long.

My motto is: Be prepared

The last book I read was: And the Good News is by Dana Perino.

My favorite movie is: Battleship.

My favorite music is: James Taylor.

My favorite president is: Ronald Reagan.

My county is a NACo member because: It helps our small voice get out to a larger audience.

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