Bill Brooks

About Bill Brooks

Bill Brooks, more popularly known as the ‘commissioner guy,’ is a commissioner for Kootenai County in Idaho. Known for his values and dedication, Bill served as a linguist and interrogator in the U.S. Army Security Agency during the Southeast Asian conflict and held a Top Secret/Special Intelligence security clearance.

After military service, Bill earned a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from the University of Illinois, where he founded Central Illinois Consumer Services—a consumer protection agency covering fifteen counties.

His diverse career spans executive roles in healthcare and telecommunications, including healthcare administration in Alaska. Since 1999, Bill has been a real estate broker and insurance adjuster in Coeur d’Alene. He is also active in local Realtors® associations and provides mediation and arbitration services.

In 1999, Bill and his wife, Bobbi, moved to Coeur d’Alene, where he transitioned to real estate and became a licensed independent insurance adjuster. For two years, he wrote a biweekly consumer advocate column, helping people avoid scams and frauds.

Bill, a proud parent and grandparent, looks forward to serving the people of Kootenai County. Contact him at the office number or on his cell at 208-699-BILL (2455).