Enlisted in USAF after graduating high school; first member of family to attain college degree upon graduating from George Fox University; served ten years in the armed forces and completed four tours of duty where he was awarded distinguished medals and commendations; small business owner in Meridian and a real estate agent/broker and property manager; chairman of Commerce & Human Resources; member of Transportation & Defense, State Affairs, Criminal Justice Reinvestment Oversight, and various veterans affairs committees; honors: Outstanding Airman of the Year, National Defense Medal, Outstanding Unit with Valor Medal, Idaho Meritorious Service Medal for outstanding work for the State of Idaho – awarded by Governor Otter and Gowen AFB, Advocate of Justice Award for outstanding service to the public safety of Idaho’s citizens – awarded by the Idaho Prosecuting Attorneys Association, Legislator of the Year by the Fraternal Order of Police, Legislator of the Year by the Firefighters of Idaho.
