Raised in Kamiah, Idaho; graduate of Kamiah High School (1984); attended University of Idaho (1986-1989); served in Idaho Army National Guard (1986-2007); retired after 21 years active duty; Mountain Home resident since 1990; B.A., philosophy, Boise State University (2012); J.D., University of Idaho College of Law (2018); admitted to Idaho State Bar (2018); elected to two terms on Mountain Home City Council (2007 and 2013); Elmore County Republican Party precinct committeeman (2010-2018); county vice chair, LD 23 chair (2014-2016); spouse: Kenda; three children; one grandchild.