Born March 15, 1938, in Burley; graduated Minico H.S.; attended BYU and Utah State; LDS; insurance agent and part-time farmer; former Republican county chairman and district chairman; member Jaycees; president and director Elywhee Beet Growers; president Elmore Co. NFO; president Elywhee Growers Association; Elmore County Farm Bureau; Eagle Scout; spouse: Connie; children: five daughters, Robin Jo, April, Heather, Celeste, Desarae, and three sons, Arlow, Clint, Ivan.