Senator, Montana State Senate, 2017-present

Former Member, Ronan School Board

Candidate, Montana State Senate, District 47, 2020

Former Representative, Montana State House of Representatives, 2010-2016

Member, Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation Committee

Chair, Education and Cultural Resources Committee

Member, Finance and Claims Committee

Member, Joint Legislative Finance Committee

Chair, Joint Subcommittee on Education

Former Member, Agriculture Committee, Montana State House of Representatives

Former Vice Chair, Business and Labor, Montana State House of Representatives

Former Member, Business, Labor, and Economic Affairs Committee, Montana State Senate

Former Member, Education Committee, Montana State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Educational Truancy, Montana State House of Representatives

Partner, Salomon Dairy, present

Former Director, Farm Credit Service

Member, Lake County Weed Board

Member, Mission Valley Future Farmers of America Alumni Chapter

Chairman, Ronan Rural Fire Board

Former Member, Ronan School Board

Date of Wedding Anniversary:

29 March 1980

Mother's Name:

Helen

Priority Issues:

Things I believe:
I believe listening is the first step to solve a problem.
I believe that this country was founded as "one nation under God" and needs to remain that way.
I believe that marriage is between one man and one woman.
I believe that the men and women who protect our freedoms deserve our respect and honor.
I believe that free enterprise should be just that--free--and not over-taxed or over-regulated by the government.
I believe in the right to bear arms and I am a member of the National Rifle Association.
I believe that life begins at conception.
I believe values need to be taught at home, not legislated from the capitol.
I believe government needs to be close to the people, not sprawled on top of them.
I believe government should help people, not control them.
I believe in common-sense government leadership.
I believe in the responsible development of our natural resources while growing our economy through tourism.
I believe in protecting small business.
I believe in solving problems through working together.
I believe the homeless person is just as important as the CEO.
I believe Montanans are more alike than different and we can use that to create jobs and strengthen our economy.
I believe less taxes help more people than taxing a few to help many.
I believe our veterans can be our greatest assets.
I believe education is the key to financial freedom.
I believe in the good people of Montana making good choices.
I believe we need to protect the public's right to access public land.