Keith Goehner

Keith W. Goehner (born 1952) is an American farmer, former educator, and politician from Washington. Goehner is a Republican member of the Washington State Senate.

Keith Goehner
Goehner in 2025
Member of the Washington Senate from the 12th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 13, 2025
Preceded by	Brad Hawkins
Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 12th district
In office January 14, 2019 – January 13, 2025
Preceded by	Cary Condotta
Succeeded by	Brian Burnett
Personal details
Born	1952 (age 72–73) Leavenworth, Washington, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Lisa Goehner
Children	3
Residence	Dryden, Washington
Alma mater	Seattle Pacific University
Occupation	Farmer, Educator, politician
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Education

Goehner attended Wenatachee Valley College. Goehner earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from Seattle Pacific University.^[1]

Career

Goehner is a former elementary school teacher.^[2]

As a fruit farmer, Goehner is a pear grower in the Dryden area in Washington. Goehner is a third-generation orchardist.^[3][4] Goehner is the President of K&L Orchards Inc.^[2]

From 2003 to 2019, Goehner served as the County Commissioner for Chelan County. Goehner served 4 terms.^[5][1]

Goehner was elected to the state legislature in 2018, running against independent candidate Ann Diamond.^[6]

Goehner represents the 12th Legislative District, which includes Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan, and Grant counties.^[5][7]

Awards

• 2020 Guardians of Small Business. Presented by NFIB.^[8]

Personal life

Goehner's wife is Lisa Goehner. They have three children. Goehner and his family live in Dryden, Washington.^[1]