Born in Rigby, ID, and raised in Menan, ID; graduate of Rigby High School; attended Ricks College; involved in all aspects of the livestock industry; actively involved in artificial insemination (AI), embryo transfer, cow/calf management, and feedlot sectors of the livestock industry; received livestock industry service award from Ricks College; past president of the Idaho Cattle Assoc.; former Jefferson County Commissioner; engaged in local civic and church activities; spouse: Cheri, 41 years; six children; 23 grandchildren.