Caldwell native, fourth generation Idahoan. Caldwell High and University of Idaho graduate. Wife-Debbie; sons-Nick and Jon; daughter-Amanda. Debbie and I have volunteered in various capacities at each of the Caldwell schools our kids have attended. Presbyterian Church elder. Three+ years into first term on Caldwell City Council.

I served for almost 10 years in the Army after graduating at the top of my ROTC class. First as an Armor officer and then I went to flight school and became an Army Aviator proudly wearing the Wings of America! I flew the UH-1 Huey and the AH-1S Cobra helicopters. Served various places Stateside and in the Republic of Korea. While I was the Army weapons test pilot at the Yuma Proving Ground for the Cobra Attack Helicopter development program I updated the fire control computer software now used to more accurately fire rockets from the Apache Attack Helicopters in Iraq! Check out some images.

After military service I worked in satellite communications for 8 years. The past 10 years I've been involved in computer education and web application development. Substitute teacher in Caldwell and Vallivue schools. Past president Caldwell High Band Boosters.

NRA Life Member and a Lifelong Student of Liberty.