Born in Coeur d’Alene and lifelong resident of North Idaho; homeschooled and attended North Idaho College, Whitworth University, and University of Idaho; business owner in the fields of insurance and financial services, medical, and real estate; Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Idaho president; Surplus Line Association of Idaho Board Region 1 Director; nonprofit Reach America board member; 208 Ministries chairman; active community member and supporter of local and worldwide nonprofits; wife: Amy Redman; six children (ages 12, 10, 8, 5, 3, and 1).