Born in Rigby; graduated Madison High School; B.S. in accounting from Utah State University; retired Certified Public Accountant/Certified Financial Planner; board member, Citizens Community Bank; past president Rexburg Chamber of Commerce and Rexburg Kiwanis Club; USU “Outstanding Accounting Graduate” and “Accounting Alumnus of the Year”; spouse: Julie; children: Justin, Ritchie, Michael and Kevin.