Self-employed business owner. Born and raised in Benton County. Resides in Vinton. Graduated from Vinton Community High School. Served as Benton County Supervisor for 16 years. Former president of Sixth Judicial District and secretary of Benton County Development. Serves as president of Benton County Lutheran Brotherhood Branch. Member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, State Supervisors Association, Benton County Farm Bureau, Benton County Cattlemen's Association, and NFIB. Wife Ramona; four sons and nine grandchildren. Serving first term in House.