Graduate of Eastern Idaho Technical College and Idaho State University; holds national credential in Radiation Protection, dedicating his career to advancing safety, education, and community development; retired from the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) as a nuclear facility training manager, where he oversaw regulatory and facility-specific training programs; served as chair for the Energy Facilities Contracting Group, recognized with the Distinguished Leadership award from the U.S. Department of Energy Headquarters in Washington D.C. for contributions to regulatory reform and cost-cutting initiatives; consultant with the nuclear power industry in both radiation protection and workforce training; managed several multimillion-dollar projects and participated in mission-critical activities at the INL since 1980; served 12 years on the Idaho Falls School District 91 Board of Trustees, playing a key role in replacing four elementary schools and transitioning a junior high into a successful project-based high school; appointed by Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper to the committee that recommended the creation of the College of Eastern Idaho; enjoys hosting family and friends at the family’s Spencer cabin and boating on local waters; wife Terri is known throughout the community for her work teaching the performing arts to youth; five children; 14 grandchildren.