Raised in Spokane, WA; B.A. in English, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT; taught ESL; founder, North Star Public Charter School; served on Idaho Public Charter School Commission; board member, Red Cross of Idaho; board member, Cambodia International Children Friends Organization orphanage; district chairman (14), Ada County Republicans; committee member, GOP National Platform (2012); co-chairman, BYU College Republicans; spouse: Reed; six children.