Biography
A Representative from Montana. Born in Grand Rapids, Minn. , December 30, 1946. Graduated from Aitkin High School, Aitkin, Minn. , 1964. B. A. , Saint Cloud State University, 1968. J. D. , Concord School of Law, Los Angeles, Calif. , 2005. Proprietor, surety bonding business. Republican precinct committeeman and state committeeman from Lewis and Clark County. Member, board of directors, Montana Science and Technology Alliance. Chair, State Worker's Compensation Board, 1993-1996. Elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Fifth Congress and One Hundred Sixth Congresses (January 3, 1997-January 3, 2001). Was not a candidate for reelection to the One Hundred Seventh Congress in 2000. Unsuccessful candidate for Governor of Montana in 2012. Is a resident of Helena, Mont.