title: Dean Rhoads
text: # Dean Rhoads
  
  Dean Rhoads is a former Republican member of the Nevada Senate, representing the Northern Nevada District (map) from 1984 until 2012. Previously he served in the Nevada Assembly from 1976 through 1982. In October 2010, Senator Rhoads broke with the Republican establishment to endorse Harry Reid over Sharron Angle in that year's Senate Race.
  
  He was on the board of directors of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), a conservative lobbying group.
  
  Jon Ralston, Nevada's leading political journalist, described Rhoads as a "consummate rural lawmaker", and "one of the most principled in history".
  
  ## Personal information
  
  Rhoads was born in Tonasket, Washington.
  
  ## Family
  
  Rhoads is married to his wife Sharon and together they have 2 children: Shammy, Chandra.
  
  ## Education
  
  Rhoads obtained his BS in Agriculture Business Management from California State Polytechnic College.
  
  ## Organizations
  
  Dean Rhoads is a member of many organizations which include:
  
  * Director of the American Legislative Exchange Council
  * Member of the Nevada Cattlemens Association
  * Member of the Nevada Taxpayers Association
  * Member of the Rotary Club
  