Biography

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH:
9/20/37 - Walla Walla, Washington

FAMILY:
Wife: Nancy
Children: Gina, Laura, Amy, Jonathan
Eleven grandchildren

EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts in physical education, Whitman College (1959)

EMPLOYMENT:
Operates 4th generation family wheat farm

COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS:
Majority Caucus Chair
HDC Task Force on Economic Competitiveness - Chair
Economic Development, Agriculture and Trade
Appropriations
Rules

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
Board of Trustees, Walla Walla Community College (9 years)

HONORS & AWARDS:
"Guardian of Small Business" National Federation of Independent Business
Cornerstone Award, Association of Washington Business
Leadership Award, Washington Rural Electric Cooperative Association
Award of Gratitude, Washington Rural Electric Cooperative Association

SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS:
Council of State Governments, Council on River Governance (1999-00)
National Conference of State Legislators Committee on Energy (1993-94)
Department of Corrections Institutional Industries Board (1989-91)
Legislative Committee on Economic Development (1987-88)
Washington State Economic Development Board (1987-89)

YEARS IN HOUSE:
10th term