Born in Tyhee, Idaho; 4th-generation Idahoan; graduated Brigham Young University-Idaho; Chairman – Senate Health and Welfare Committee; member – Senate Commerce and Human Resources Committee, Joint Millennium Fund, and Joint Occupational Licensing and Certification Laws Interim Committee; Idaho Council on Suicide Prevention; Idaho Welfare Steering Committee; medic, Idaho National Guard and Army Reserve; Boy Scouts of America: District Commissioner, Scout Master, Eagle Scout, Duty to God Award; Bureau Chief and Aid, U.S. Congressman; Sergeant at Arms, Idaho State Senate; Student Body President, Ricks College; National Sterling Business Executive.