Born and raised in Salmon, Idaho; 4th generation native Idahoan; graduated from Salmon High School in 2000; Construction Management Tech Program graduate, Idaho State University, 2002; Boise State, 2003-2004; appointed Precinct Alternate Chairman, Precinct 8 in Caldwell; appointed Canyon County Presidential Caucus Chairman 2011; 2012 Republican of the Year Award for Canyon County; spouse: Danielle; five children.