Born 1953 in Idaho Falls, ID; graduate of Lompoc Senior High in Lompoc, CA; A.B. in political science, University of California Berkeley; J.D., College of Law, University of Idaho in Moscow; LDS; attorney; Editor in Chief Idaho Law Review (1979-80); Law Clerk to Chief Justice Bakes, Idaho Supreme Court (1980-1982); private legal practice (1982-present); spouse: Helen; children: Daniel, Jean, Rebecca, David, Eric, Rachel, Andrew and Emily; 24 grandchildren.