Born in Boise, Idaho; graduated from Weiser High School; attended North Idaho College and College of Idaho; graduate NW Ag Credit School-Washington State University; graduate Pacific Coast Banking School-University of Washington; diploma-General Banking, American Institute of Banking (AIB); Canyon Highway District #4 Commissioner-Chair; ten years in private sector — president of engineered wood products and commercial development company; 25 years in banking — coporate and executive management, currently vice president of Sunwest Bank; spouse: Arlene; two children; seven grandchildren.