Born in Coeur d’Alene and lifelong resident of North Idaho; homeschooled and attended North Idaho College, Whitworth University, and University of Idaho; business owner in the fields of insurance and financial services, medical, and real estate; Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Idaho executive committeeman; nonprofit Reach America board member; 208 Ministries chairman; active community member and supporter of local and worldwide nonprofits; wife: Amy Redman; five children (ages 10, 8, 6, 3, 1).