Born 1940 in Salt Lake City, Utah; semi-retired educator; bachelor’s degree in political science, Brigham Young University; served five terms in the Idaho House of Representatives, 1977-1986, two terms as majority caucus chairman; member, Idaho Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission; former president, Bonneville County Historical Society; Liberty Bell award, 6th District Bar Association; Excellence in Education award, Washington Mutual; Teacher of the Year, Bonneville High School; spouse: Deann; children: Eric, Kirsten, Stefan; nine grandchildren.