Graduate of University of Nevada, Reno (M.A. educational leadership, Ph.D. educational leadership) and California State University, Fresno (B.S. agricultural economics); former director of program development, University of Idaho, Coeur d’Alene; affiliate faculty, College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences, University of Idaho; owner, Amador Education Consulting and Development; owner, Trinity Farms (almond farm); former director of academic advising, Ivy Tech Community College, Bloomington, IN; board of directors, Coeur d’Alene Arts and Culture Alliance; board of directors, Heritage Health; member, Educate Idaho Network Team; chair, North Idaho Tourism Summit; board of directors, CDA Economic Development Corporation; spouse: Julie; children: Peter and Simon.