Business consultant/economic development; editor/publisher, The Times News, 1982-2004; Ph.D., University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minn.; master’s degree, Brandeis University, Waltham, Mass.; bachelor’s degree, Amherst College, Amherst, Mass.; member, 1998-2014, Idaho Capitol Commission; vice-chairman, 2015-, Permanent Building Fund Advisory Council; founding board member, Southern Idaho Economic Development Organization; executive director, Business Plus; board member, Twin Falls Area Chamber of Commerce; vice-chairman, Idaho Association of Commerce and Industry; spouse: Linda; five children.