Peter Riggs

Peter Riggs (born August 17, 1979) is an American politician and businessman serving as a member of the Idaho Senate from the 3rd district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on December 1, 2020.

Peter Riggs
Member of the Idaho Senate
In office
December 1, 2020 – November 30, 2022
Preceded byDon Cheatham
Succeeded byDoug Okuniewicz (redistricting)
Personal details
Born (1979-08-17) August 17, 1979
Kootenai County, Idaho, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
ParentJack Riggs (father)
EducationUniversity of Idaho (BFA, MBA)

Early life and education

Riggs was born and raised in Kootenai County, Idaho, the son of politician and physician Jack Riggs.[1] After graduating from Lake City High School, he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in musical theatre and Master of Business Administration from the University of Idaho.[2][3]

Career

In 2001, Riggs appeared in the horror film Shredder. In 2005, he executive produced and starred in Roulette.[4]

In 2003, Riggs became a Pita Pit franchisee. He eventually rose in the corporate ranks of the company, becoming vice president of brand promotion, president, and president and CEO of the organization's U.S.-based operations. Riggs left the company in December 2018 and became the chief strategy officer of KORE Power, a renewable energy company.[5][6]

In the 2020 election for the 3rd district of the Idaho Senate, Riggs placed first in a field of three candidates in the Republican primary. He did not face a Democratic opponent in the November general election. Riggs was sworn in on December 1, 2020.[7]

Personal life

Riggs and his wife, Tyree, have two sons.[8]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
2001 Shredder Kirk
2005 Roulette Pete Also executive producer
2012 Fox & Friends Himself 1 episode

References
  1. "Regan lashes out at Riggs family | The Spokesman-Review". www.spokesman.com. Retrieved 2020-12-26.
  2. None (2020-03-19). "2020 CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE: Peter Riggs". Coeur d'Alene Press. Retrieved 2020-12-26.
  3. "3 Republicans file to replace outgoing state Sen. Don Cheatham in North Idaho | The Spokesman-Review". www.spokesman.com. Retrieved 2020-12-26.
  4. "Peter Riggs". IMDb. Retrieved 2020-12-26.
  5. None (2020-05-09). "RIGGS: Excellent business acumen". Coeur d'Alene Press. Retrieved 2020-12-26.
  6. Peter Riggs Launches Campaign for Idaho House of Representatives
  7. "Peter Riggs". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-12-26.
  8. "Election Center – Peter Riggs". www.spokesman.com. Retrieved 2020-12-26.
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