Attorney. Born and raised in Drakesville. Resides in Bloomfield. Graduated from Davis County High School and from Iowa Wesleyan with a degree in economics and business administration. Received J.D. from the University of Iowa Law School. A board member and secretary-treasurer for Citizens Mutual Telephone Company in Bloomfield and past Davis County attorney. Member of Bloomfield United Methodist Church, Lions Club, and Masons. Wife Julie; four children and one grandchild. Serving first term in House.