Education:
Attended, Armored Intelligence and Reconnaissance School, 1968
BA, Political Science, Albertson College of Idaho, 1967
Attended, Boise Junior College.

Professional Experience:
President/Vice President/Food Products Division Director/Member of the Board of Directors, J.R. Simplot Company, 1965-1993
President, Simplot International, J.R. Simplot Company, 1978-1990
Enlisted, 116th Armored Cavalry, Idaho Army National Guard, 1968-1973
Member, Board of Directors, Kyn-Ten Oil Drilling Company
Rancher.

Political Experience:
Governor, State of Idaho, 2006-present
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2000-2006
Lieutenant Governor, State of Idaho, 1987-2000
Gubernatorial Candidate, State of Idaho, 1978
Representative, Idaho State House of Representatives, 1972-1976
Chair, Canyon County Republican Party
Member, Idaho Republican Party Central Committee
Former Assistant Majority Whip, United States House of Representatives.

Organizations:
Grand Slam Member, Ducks Unlimited, 1970-present
Member, Elks Lodge, 1967-present
Member, Maple Grove State Grange, 1958-present
Member, National Rifle Association, 1958-present
Member, National Cowboy Hall of Fame, 1991-1992
Member, American Legion
Member, Boise Chamber of Commerce
Member, Freeman Society
Member, Idaho 4-H Million Dollar Club
Member, Idaho Cowboys Association
Member, Idaho International Trade Council
Member, Regional Advisory Board, Museum of the Rockies
Member, Safari Club International
Member, World Bank Agricultural Advisory Committee
Member, Board of Directors, Young Men's Christian Association
Former Member, Center for International Private Enterprise
Former Member, Idaho Association of Commerce and Industry
Former Member, Idaho Young President's Organization
Former Member, Northwest Food Producers
Former Member, Pacific Northwest Waterways Association.

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
World Bank Agricultural Advisory Committee.