1978 Graduate of Lewiston High School; studied electronics and received first-class Radio Telephone license in 1979; former president of the Lewiston Gun Club; founder of the Red Cross advisory board in Lewiston; served on Lewis-Clark State College business division advisory board, Tri-State Hospital board, Lewiston Air Quality commission, and Region 2 Behavioral Health board; assisted with establishment of First Steps 4 Life recovery center in Lewiston; owned many businesses in the Lewis Clark Valley and sold them in 2010; semi-retired; spouse: Carolyn (36 years); children: Bradley, Lucas, and Katie.