Graduate of Lewiston Senior High (1978), electronic training; received first class radio telephone operator license (1979); worked in various radio stations throughout Idaho; owned and operated several businesses; property developer for past 30 years; served on Region II Behavioral Health Board; served on various volunteer boards, including Red Cross of Idaho, Lewis-Clark State College Business Administration, Tri-State Memorial Hospital, Lewiston Gun Club; vice president of the Nez Perce Recovery and Resource Center; children: Bradley, Lucas, and Katie.