Born April 9, 1958, in Blackfoot, Idaho; graduated 1976 from Snake River High School in Moreland; attended Ricks College; LDS; agribusiness; precinct committeeman; 37-year member of Boy Scouts of America; spouse: Lori; children: Amber, Sheyann, Josh, Katie and Jared; 16 grandchildren.

Born in Pocatello, Idaho; graduated from Blackfoot High School; attended College of Southern Idaho and Idaho State University Vocational-Technical School; Idaho PTA State President; Snake River School District Board of Trustees Chairman; Japanese American Citizen League member; spouse: Garth.