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Senate State Affairs advances Wilford reappointment; forwards Perez for confirmation

Senate State Affairs Committee · January 15, 2025
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Summary

The committee reappointed Thomas Wilford to the Idaho Endowment Fund Investment Board and forwarded Rob Perez’s reappointment to the Senate with a recommendation for confirmation; senators praised Wilford’s leadership and emphasized building board capacity. Actions were recorded as motions carried by voice vote; no numerical tallies appear in the minutes.

The committee considered two gubernatorial (re)appointments on Jan. 15.

Thomas Wilford was presented for reappointment to the Idaho Endowment Fund Investment Board for a term from March 12, 2023, to April 11, 2027. Mr. Wilford said he serves as Board Chairman and cited prior experience with the Albertson’s Family Foundation and as a managing partner with Ernst and Ernst. He told the committee he aimed to develop board talent and prepare others to step into the chair role when needed. Senator Harris asked Mr. Wilford about his goals; senators thanked him for his leadership and years of service.

The committee also considered the gubernatorial reappointment of Rob Perez to the Treasurer’s Investment Advisory Board. Senator Den Hartog moved to send Mr. Perez’s reappointment to the Senate with a recommendation for confirmation; Senator Toews seconded and the motion carried by voice vote. The minutes do not provide a numerical roll-call or vote tally for either item.