Cathy mcmorris rodgers biography of michael

Cathy was the first in her family to graduate from college—and later earned an Executive MBA from the University of Washington.

She served in the State House for five terms, eventually being elected as Republican Leader.

When the legislature was not in session, Cathy worked in her family’s small business, Peachcrest Fruit Basket, near Kettle Falls, Washington.

Cathy was elected to represent Washington’s Fifth District in 2004.

Cathy mcmorris rodgers biography of michael

At the time, she was only the 200th woman ever elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.

She is married to Spokane-native Brian Rodgers, a retired 26 year active-duty Navy Commander. They have one son and two daughters. Cathy was the first member of Congress in history to give birth three times.

Cathy’s Leadership in Congress

Cathy is Eastern Washington’s chief advocate in Congress — a position she uses to deliver results on agriculture, health care, forest management, hydropower, Fairchild Airforce Base, and veterans.

She has been a