Born February 17, 1947, in Twin Falls; bachelor’s degree, Brigham Young University; master’s of public administration, Ball State University; contractor/broker; member, Twin Falls City Council; Vice Mayor, Twin Falls; chair, River Governance Committee (CSGW); Legislative Energy Horizon Institute (LEHI) graduate of Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER); Eagle Scout and Silver Beaver awards, Boy Scouts of America; member, Pacific Fisheries Commission; spouse: Jan; six children; 27 grandchildren.