Jeffrey R. Anderson

Mr. Anderson serves citizens of the Gem State in two roles. Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter appointed him as Director of the Idaho Lottery on January 9, 2007, and as Director of the Idaho State Liquor Division (ISLD) on April 30, 2010.

He is a member of Governor Otter's Cabinet, a Past-President of the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) Board of Directors, a Past-Chairman of the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association (NABCA) Board of Directors, and a Past-President of the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries (NASPL) Board of Directors.

Mr. Anderson came to state service after twenty-six years in broadcasting, most recently as Vice President and General Manager of CBS television affiliates KBOI (Boise) and KIDK (Idaho Falls). While in local broadcasting, he was involved in a number of executive board-level posts for the Idaho State Broadcasters Association, including legislative liaison representing the industry’s interests to Congress and the Idaho Legislature. He was the 2001 recipient of the National Association of Broadcasters Service to America Award for Service to Children. Mr. Anderson received his Bachelor of Science, Business Administration degree from California State University, Chico.