2025
IDAHO 500
The IDAHO 500 recognizes the most influential people in Idaho. Each year, editors spotlight leaders shaping the state’s economy across industries.
500 exceptional professionals. 25 diverse categories. One incredible state.
The IDAHO 500 is Idaho Business Review’s premier recognition program celebrating the most influential and accomplished professionals throughout the Gem State. Our editorial team carefully selects 500 outstanding individuals who are driving innovation, creating jobs, building communities, and making Idaho a better place to live and work.
Whether they’re tech pioneers in Boise, agricultural innovators in Twin Falls, or health care heroes in Coeur d’Alene, these leaders represent the very best of Idaho’s entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to excellence.
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Meet the Leaders Shaping Idaho's Future
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Feeding the World from Idaho.
Meet the innovators transforming how we grow, process, and distribute food. These agricultural leaders are feeding families worldwide while stewarding Idaho’s precious farmland for future generations.
Creating Culture, Inspiring Communities. The creative professionals bringing beauty, joy, and meaning to Idaho life. From musicians and artists to entertainment entrepreneurs, these leaders enrich our cultural landscape and boost our creative economy.
Keeping Idaho Moving Forward. The business leaders connecting Idahoans with the vehicles and equipment they need to work, play, and prosper across our vast and varied landscape, from family cars to farming equipment.
Crafting Idaho’s Signature Tastes. The artisans and entrepreneurs putting Idaho on the map as a premier destination for exceptional wines, craft beverages, and innovative drinks that showcase our state’s unique terroir and creativity.
Advancing Health Through Discovery. The scientists, researchers, and biotech entrepreneurs developing breakthrough treatments and life-saving innovations that improve health outcomes for Idahoans and people worldwide.
Strengthening Idaho’s Business Community. The association leaders, chamber executives, and organization builders who create connections, advocate for business interests, and help Idaho companies thrive.
Building Idaho’s Future The contractors, project managers, and construction professionals literally building the infrastructure, homes, and commercial spaces where Idaho’s growth story unfolds.
Growing Opportunity Statewide. The visionaries attracting new businesses, supporting entrepreneurship, and creating economic opportunities that keep our communities vibrant and growing.
Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders From K-12 innovators to university researchers, these education professionals are preparing the next generation of Idahoans to lead and succeed in an evolving world.
Powering Idaho’s Progress The leaders harnessing Idaho’s abundant natural resources – from hydropower to wind and solar – to provide clean, reliable energy for homes and businesses.
Managing Idaho’s Financial Future.
The investment professionals, wealth managers, and financial advisors helping individuals, families, and businesses make smart money decisions and achieve their goals.
From Farm to Table Excellence. The industry leaders transforming Idaho’s world-famous agricultural bounty into the quality products that feed families across America and around the globe, from potatoes to specialty foods.
Serving the Public Interest. The elected officials, administrators, and public servants working to make government more effective and responsive to Idaho citizens’ needs and priorities.
Caring for Idaho Families. The doctors, nurses, administrators, and health care innovators ensuring Idahoans have access to excellent medical care when and where they need it most.
Welcoming the World to Idaho. The hospitality professionals showcasing Idaho’s natural beauty, outdoor recreation, and warm community spirit to visitors from around the globe.
Upholding Justice and Serving Clients. The attorneys, judges, and legal professionals protecting rights, solving disputes, and ensuring Idaho’s legal system serves justice fairly and efficiently.
Idaho’s Most Enduring Leaders. The distinguished Idahoans whose lifetime contributions have fundamentally shaped our state’s character, economy, and reputation for excellence.
Making Quality Products in Idaho. The manufacturers and production leaders creating jobs and producing everything from high-tech components to consumer goods right here in Idaho.
Responsible Resource Development. The mining professionals safely extracting Idaho’s valuable mineral resources while protecting our environment, supporting local communities, and contributing to essential supply chains worldwide.
Shaping Idaho’s Direction. The individuals with the vision, resources, and determination to influence major decisions and drive positive change across multiple sectors and communities throughout our state.
Serving Communities with Heart. The nonprofit leaders and philanthropists tackling our biggest challenges and improving quality of life for all Idahoans through service and generosity.
Creating Idaho’s Real Estate Landscape. The architects, developers, engineers, and real estate professionals designing and building the homes, offices, retail spaces, and facilities where Idaho lives and does business.
Connecting Consumers with What They Need. The retailers and e-commerce entrepreneurs making it easier for Idahoans to access products and services while supporting local economic growth.
Bringing Athletic Excellence to Idaho. The coaches, athletes, sports executives, and recreation leaders promoting fitness, competition, and team spirit while building Idaho’s reputation as a premier destination for athletics.
Innovating Idaho’s Digital Future. The tech entrepreneurs, software developers, and innovation leaders establishing Idaho as a major hub for technology companies and digital transformation.
SPONSOR
Platinum Sponsor
The Intermountain Gas Company story began in 1950 when Nat and Myrtis Campbell read a newspaper article that piqued their interest in the natural gas industry. The company was incorporated that year. After five years of hard work laying the foundation for a new public utility company, Intermountain Gas Company received certification from the Idaho Public Utilities Commission on December 10, 1955. On December 31, 1955, we connected our first five customers.
Since then, Intermountain Gas Company has grown along with Idaho. Today, Intermountain is a natural gas distribution company serving approximately 430,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in southern Idaho. Intermountain is a subsidiary of MDU Resources Group, Inc., a member of the S&P SmallCap 600 index that provides essential products and services through its regulated energy delivery businesses. For more information about MDU Resources, visit www.mdu.com. For more information about Intermountain, visit www.intgas.com.
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