Rachele Klein has managed business development and governmental affairs for Republic Services in Idaho since 2005. She is the liaison between Republic and local and state government entities. Rachele works closely with her governmental counterparts to garner the political and administrative support necessary to bring environmentally progressive waste management practices and sustainable technologies to southern Idaho. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California at Davis, and a Master of Science Education degree from the University of Florida.
Rachele and her husband Karl Klein have been married since 1991 and have lived in Boise’s East End since 1994. Together they have three children (Taylor – 25, Annika – 21 and Garrett – 19) and multiple rescue dogs and cats.
Rachele is professionally and personally dedicated to the success of our community. She is responsible for directing charitable funds from Republic Services toward high-impact programs that address our community’s most pressing needs. Her community commitments include:
Idaho Voices for Children – Board Member 2008 – present. This statewide organization works at the legislative level to resolve problems facing Idaho’s children in the areas of health, education, safety and family economic security.
Treasure Valley Clean Cities Coalition – Board Member 2016 – present, member 2006 – present. This Department of Energy funded coalition fosters national economic, environmental, and energy security by working locally to advance the use of: affordable, domestic transportation fuels; energy efficient mobility systems; and other fuel-saving technologies and practices.
Idaho Solid Waste Association – Board Officer 2016 – present, member 2005 – present. This Association brings solid waste professionals from around Idaho together to share technological advancements in the industry, environmental best practices and legislative changes.
Idaho Natural Gas Users Association – Founder and President, 2015 – present. This organization is dedicated to furthering the use of natural gas as a clean-burning, affordable, domestically-sourced fuel to improve air quality and national security. Rachele has been instrumental in Republic Services’ transitions from a diesel fleet to now operating the largest natural gas-powered fleet in Idaho.
Idaho Harm Reduction Project (IHARP)- Rachele successfully brought Needle Exchange legislation forward in Idaho in 2019. In June 2019 she became a founding Board member of IHARP, one of Idaho’s first Needle Exchanges focusing on reducing the spread of disease and IV drug use through access to clean needles, education and treatment opportunities.
Saint Michael’s Cathedral – Member 2000 – present. Parrish commitments include: Choir, Children’s Formation, Altar Guild, and Vestry (2012- 2015).
Boise School District Sustainability Team – This grant-funded team assembled to identify and implement environmental “best practices” for the District which maximize resource efficiency, control energy costs, and promote student learning in the areas of conservation, ecology, and environmental protection.
State of Idaho Strategic Energy Alliance Transportation Task Force– This team of Governor-appointed individuals was tasked with developing effective and long-lasting responses to existing and future energy challenges which included developing a sound energy portfolio emphasizing an affordable, reliable and secure energy supply.
