Graduate of Awalt High School, Mountain View, California (1973); received B.S. in civil engineering, University of Utah (1980); received MBA from Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania (1984); Protestant; structural engineer and published author; served on Board of Directors, Remington Water District; served in House of Representatives (2004 to 2012); member of the American Legislative Exchange Council, Gun Owners of America, National Rifle Association, and Wharton Alumni Association; one daughter, Sarah.