Gary Herbert facts for kids
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Gary Herbert
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Herbert in 2019
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| 17th Governor of Utah | |
| In office August 11, 2009 – January 4, 2021 |
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| Lieutenant | Greg Bell (2009–2013) Spencer Cox (2013–2021) |
| Preceded by | Jon Huntsman Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Spencer Cox |
| Chair of the National Governors Association | |
| In office July 25, 2015 – July 17, 2016 |
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| Deputy | Terry McAuliffe |
| Preceded by | John Hickenlooper |
| Succeeded by | Terry McAuliffe |
| 6th Lieutenant Governor of Utah | |
| In office January 3, 2005 – August 11, 2009 |
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| Governor | Jon Huntsman Jr. |
| Preceded by | Gayle McKeachnie |
| Succeeded by | Greg Bell |
| Member of the Utah County Commission | |
| In office 1990–2004 |
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| Preceded by | Brent Morris |
| Succeeded by | Larry Ellertson |
| Personal details | |
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Gary Richard Peters
May 7, 1947 American Fork, Utah, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jeanette Snelson |
| Children | 6 |
| Education | Brigham Young University |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Rank | Staff sergeant |
| Unit | Utah Army National Guard |
Gary Richard Herbert (born May 7, 1947) is an American politician. He served as the 17th governor of Utah from 2009 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party, he also led the National Governors Association. This group helps governors from different states work together.
Herbert started his public service on the Utah County Commission in 1990. He worked there for 14 years. Later, he became the sixth lieutenant governor of Utah in 2005. He served alongside Governor Jon Huntsman Jr.. In 2009, Governor Huntsman resigned to become a U.S. Ambassador. Gary Herbert then became the governor.
He won a special election in 2010 to finish the term. He was re-elected for full terms in 2012 and 2016. In 2019, Herbert decided not to run for governor again. He supported his Lieutenant Governor, Spencer Cox, to become the next governor.
About Gary Herbert's Early Life
Gary Herbert was born in American Fork on May 7, 1947. He grew up in Orem, Utah. He went to Orem High School.
After high school, he served a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He later attended Brigham Young University.
Family and Career Before Politics
Gary Herbert is married to Jeanette Snelson Herbert. They have six children and sixteen grandchildren. Jeanette Herbert was born in Preston, Idaho. She moved to Springville, Utah when she was young. She is involved in promoting literacy.
Herbert served for six years in the Utah Army National Guard. He reached the rank of staff sergeant. After his military service, he started his own real estate business. It was called Herbert and Associates Realtors. He also led important groups like the Utah Association of Counties.
See also
In Spanish: Gary Herbert para niños
