Fred Girod - Oregon State Senator

Fred Frank Girod is a Republican politician and dentist from Oregon, born in 1951. He represents District 9 in the Oregon State Senate, which covers portions of Clackamas, Linn, and Marion Counties in the mid-Willamette Valley, including the city of Stayton.

Beyond his legislative work, Girod has maintained a career as a practicing dentist for over 30 years and has been involved in real estate development.

Education

Girod graduated from Stayton High School and went on to earn:

• B.S. from Oregon State University
• D.M.D. from Oregon Health Sciences University
• Masters of Public Administration from Harvard University

Political Experience

Girod has held several significant positions throughout his political career:

• Oregon House of Representatives : Elected to represent House District 30, where he chaired the Rules Committee
• Stayton City Council: Served as a member
• Stayton Budget Committee: Served as a member
• Oregon State Senate : Represents Senate District 9
• Senate Republican Leader : Previously served in this leadership role

Currently, Girod serves on multiple committees including the Joint Committee on Transportation Preservation and Modernization, Senate Business and Transportation, Joint Committee on Legislative Administration, Joint Ways and Means, and the Natural Resources Subcommittee.