Herbert R. Guenther

Senator Guenther, a 45-year resident of Arizona, served in the Arizona State Senate from 1999-2003 and in the House of Representatives from 1986-1993. In his last legislative term, Senator Guenther served as chairman of the Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment committee, vice-chairman of the Health committee and chairman of the Health and Welfare subcommittee of the Appropriations committee. He was named the 1988 Legislator of the Year by the National Council of State Legislators and the 1992 Water Statesman of the Year by the Agri-business Council.

Senator Guenther has been the Arizona Director of the Colorado River Water Users Association since 1992 and served as it’s president in 1998 and 1999. He was a member of the Arizona Game and Fish Commission from 1994-1999 and served as it’s chairman in 1998. Senator Guenther was also a member of the Council of State Governments.

A wildlife biologist by education, Senator Guenther has worked as a biologist for both the Arizona Game and Fish Department and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Most recently, Senator Guenther was employed as Executive Assistant for Special Affairs by the Wellton Mohawk Irrigation and Drainage District. He and his wife Sharon have four children.