Resume: Republican, age 52 … holds two master’s degrees, University of Idaho … operates A to Z Consultants, giving business advice to variety of clients … teaches public policy in Eastern Washington University’s business school … active in Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce Legislative Committee … Lost legislative primary race in 1994 … served 21 years in U.S. Army, retiring as Lt. Colonel … Married, three children, three grandchildren.

Issues: “Pro-family, pro-education, pro-business” … Supports property tax relief, but would remove business exemptions to property taxes … Likes idea of state managing federal land on limited trial basis. , DataTimes ILLUSTRATION: Photo