Native Idahoan of pioneer great-grandparents; second generation Caldwellite; graduated from Caldwell High School; attended the College of Idaho and graduated with honors from Northwest Nazarene University, B.S. in business administration; owned and operated family printing business for 12 years (until 1999); worked various management positions for Albertsons; built two Ace Hardware stores for an Ace franchisee; Training Development Manager for MotivePower in Boise; retired at age 54; served on Caldwell City Council in the mid-80s; served as Caldwell School Board member; former governor of the Utah-Idaho District of Kiwanis, chaired international committees, and was an international trainer; recipient of International Circle of Service Award by Circle K International; Eagle Scout; served as scoutmaster, district chair, and board member for the Ore-Ida Council; recipient of Silver Beaver Award; spouse: Sylvia, 48 years; three children; 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.