Born in Rigby and raised in Menan; graduate of Rigby High School; attended Ricks College; involved in all aspects of the livestock industry including artificial insemination (AI), embryo transfer, cow/calf management, and feedlot sectors; received livestock industry service awards from Ricks College and Applied Reproduction Strategies in Beef Cattle (ARSBC); past president of the Idaho Cattle Association; former Jefferson County commissioner; engaged in local civic and church activities; spouse: Cheri, 46 years; six children; 24 grandchildren.