Enlisted in USAF after high school; first in his family to attain college degree, graduating from George Fox University; served ten years in the US Air Force with four tours of duty, earning distinguished medals and commendations; small business owner in Meridian and a real estate agent/broker and property manager; Chairman of Commerce and Human Resources; member of Transportation & Defense, State Affairs, Occupational Licensing Oversight, Change in Employee Compensation (CEC), Broadband, Artificial Intelligence, and the Industrial Commission Advisory committees; honors: Outstanding Airman of the Year, National Defense Medal, Outstanding Unit with Valor Medal, Idaho Meritorious Service Medal (awarded by Governor Otter and Gowen AFB), Advocate of Justice Award, Legislator of the Year (Fraternal Order of Police and Firefighters of Idaho).