Born in Idaho Falls, ID; graduated Ricks College in Rexburg, ID, with an associate degree in criminal justice; graduated Idaho State University in Pocatello, ID, with a degree in political science; served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in San Diego, CA; served 12 years in law enforcement (8 years for the state of Idaho as a parole officer and a welfare fraud investigator); U.S. Army veteran; Military Police Regimental Association, American Legion, John Birch Society, Oath Keepers, Gun Owners of America, Idaho Second Amendment Alliance, and the NRA; hockey and baseball coach; high school and American Legion baseball umpire; spouse: Stephenie; eight children.