Education
- Filer High School
- University of Idaho, BS Ag Business & Econ.
Public Offices Held
- District 23 Legislator
- Salmon River Canal Company Board
- Planning and Zoning Board
Work Experience
- Fertilizer Sales, 2 yrs - Burley Rupert area
- Farm Owner-Operator, 30+ years
- Director of IMCB
- Founder of a local bank
- Forbes.com Profile
Personal Strengths
- Joint Appropriation & Finance Committee (JAFC)
- Effective rural legislator with water and agricultural issues in Owyhee and Twin Falls counties
- Supports economic development and job creation through downsizing government and limiting regulations
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Civic Activities
- Twin Falls Canal Company, Sprinkler Advisory Committee
- Natl Dry Bean Council Treasurer & Audit Committee Member
- University of Idaho, Dept of Agriculture Advisory Council
- College of Southern Idaho Agriculture Advisory Committee
- Seed & Indemnity Fund Advisory Board
- West End Men's Club
- Farm Bureau Member
- Food Producers Member
- Bean Commission Member
- Red Cross Activities
- Sugar, Potato & Barley PAC's
- Bank loan, compliance and corporate governance committees
- Support 4-H and FFA fat stock sale
- Supporter and keynote speaker for police officer memorial
- Owyhee county historical society
- Idaho Cattlemen Assoc and Owyhee county cattlemen Assoc
- Grain Producers Association
- Idaho Sugar Beet Grower Association
- Idaho State Historical Society
- Member Idaho Wind Energy Association