After many years of preaching from the “Community Responsibility” soapbox and at the encouragement of several local friends and neighbors, I have decided to throw my hat into the ring for the District 3 Commissioner’s race.

I was born in Texas while my parents were stationed at the Laredo Air Force base. We later returned to Brigham City, UT where I was raised until I was 15 yrs. old. At that time, my parents, Brent and Jacque Jeppsen, moved their family to Malad where I graduated from Malad High School in 1975. Moving to Malad was a life-changing event for me and I have loved the people and the community spirit ever since that time. It was here that I met my sweetheart Anita Ann Head, who waited for me while I served an LDS mission to San Antonio, Texas from 1976-1978. Upon my return we were married in June of 1979 and now have 3 amazing children; Jacob (Emily) Jeppsen, Melissa (Ty) McMillan, and Breanna (William) Charles. We are also the proud grandparents of 11 wonderful grandchildren. I am also very proud of my siblings; Tammy (Dave) Williams, Kaylene (Chad Rindlisbacher), both of Malad, Ron Jeppsen (deceased), and Chris (Jen) Jeppsen of Boise.

Although Anita and I moved away in pursuit of a career in 1980, it didn’t take us long to return home to this beautiful valley. In 1983 we came back home as this is the place we wanted to raise our children. I have been involved in many community projects and organizations as well as having served in various church assignments over the past 39 years of living here in Malad.

In 1987, 6 months before my 30th birthday, and in spite of being happily married with 3 children, I felt that it was my duty and privilege to serve in the military as a token of appreciation for the profound liberties that we enjoy in this blessed Land of Liberty. I subsequently joined the US Air Force Reserve and served for 8 years out of Hill Air Force Base, Utah, achieving the rank of Staff Sargent. Upon joining, I took my Military Oath of Office to “…support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic…”. I consider that oath to be a lifelong commitment and duty to uphold.

I have a very special love for this valley and its people. Now, as before, when I felt it my duty to serve in the military, the time has come for me to give back to this land and to this community that I love. 

My objective in seeking to serve in this capacity is to recognize and honor those who have served before, to stand upon their shoulders and to build unity and strength in our community as we forge ahead through these most interesting and challenging times.

I share one of my favorite quotes, which has become a constant thread throughout my life’s experiences. “Truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it. But in the end, there it is!” –Winston Churchill

Sincerely,

Brian K Jeppsen