Born Whitefish, MT, July 19, 1946; married; 2 children, 7 grandchildren. Graduate Chippewa Falls H.S. 1964; attended UW-Eau Claire. Sports store owner and fishing tackle manufacturer. Former hospital accountant and business office manager. Member: Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire Chambers of Commerce; Archery Range and Retailers Organization; Archery Trade Assn.; NRA; Muskies, Inc.; Chippewa Bowhunters; Chippewa Rod and Gun; Eau Claire Archers.