Born in Twin Falls, Idaho; B.S. in agricultural economics and business management, University of Idaho; 116th National Guard; Director, Salmon River Canal Company; President Idaho Bean Commission; Director-IMCB; Secretary/Treasurer-NDBC; on bank board for 20 years; Chairman Commerce and Human Resources; member of numerous associations, societies and boards; Eagle Scout; Farm Bureau Member of the Year, Outstanding Water Quality Irrigator; spouse: Afton; children: David and Andrew.