Born October 8, 1933, in Rexburg; graduated Madison High School; attended Ricks College; LDS; farmer/businessman; past chairman Idaho Potato Commission; past chairman National Potato Promotion Board; past chairman Madison Memorial Hospital board of trustees; 1989 National Potato Man of the Year; 1999 Idaho Grower of the Year; 1990 East Idaho Agriculture Hall of Fame; 1995 Idaho Water Users Hall of Fame; 1998 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Agriculture; spouse: Vera; children: Jeff, Valerie, Kathryn; 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.