Reid Ribble

Reid Ribble (born April 24, 1956) is an American Republican politician and businessman who served as the U.S. Representative for Wisconsin's 8th congressional district from 2011 to 2015. Before his congressional career, Ribble was a successful entrepreneur in the roofing and construction industry, founding a company that became a major employer in northeastern Wisconsin. He is also a former U.S. Navy pilot who served during the Cold War era. Ribble's political platform emphasized fiscal responsibility, reduced government spending, and pro-business policies. During his time in Congress, he was known for his commitment to constitutional principles and conservative economic policies. After leaving Congress, Ribble returned to business and has remained active in Republican politics and community affairs in Wisconsin. His background as both a military officer and entrepreneur informed his legislative priorities, which focused on job creation, government reform, and national security. Ribble represents the intersection of military service, private enterprise, and public service that has long been important to American conservative politics.