Graduated Missouri Military Academy, 1985; graduated Arizona State University, 1989; 25-year career in finance and computer programming; self-taught homebuilder, acquiring the skills by building his own home in 2005; served five years as a Bonner County jail chaplain; current chairman of the Bonner County Republican Central Committee; Christian; has resided near Sandpoint for past 18 years; enjoys the outdoors, boating on Lake Pend Oreille, and building a new workshop on his property; spouse: Arlene, married for 24 years; eight children.