Raised in Syracuse, Utah; graduate of Clearfield High School; attended Weber State University and finished his degree at Brigham Young University-Idaho; small business co-owner with wife since January 2013; served as a leader in the Boy Scouts of America (2006-2018); have been certified therapeutic foster parents along with wife and served in that capacity for 12 years; lifetime benefactor member of the NRA; scuba instructor; 2nd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do; served in various ecclesiastical leadership roles; spouse: Marcie, 34 years; one son and two daughters (one adopted, still at home, and one foster); five grandchildren.