I have been married to my wife for 49 years, and together we raised four children who all live nearby. We are blessed with 12 grandchildren, and like many families in Blackfoot, we value being close to one another and giving back to the community that raised us.
My education includes a Bachelor of Science in Business Finance, a Law Degree, and doctoral work in Organizational Leadership. For more than 40 years, I have practiced law in real estate, business, contracts, and estate planning. I also served as President of First American Title, where I grew the company from a single office in Blackfoot to more than 30 offices across three states with 400 employees.
Service has always been at the heart of my life. I was a founding member and president of the Blackfoot Jaycees, president of the Blackfoot Kiwanis Club, and later served as Utah-Idaho Governor. For 31 years, I coached youth soccer in Blackfoot, including 14 years as the Blackfoot Girls High School coach. I was among the first “C” licensed coaches in Southeast Idaho, served on the board of the Idaho Youth Soccer Association, and spent more than 20 years as a licensed referee.
I have also served the public for over six years on the City Planning & Zoning Committee, now as Chairman. These experiences—family, professional, and volunteer—have shaped my belief that true leadership means listening, serving, and putting community first.
