has focused much of his life’s research on the Founding Era and the Founders of the US. He has a bachelor’s in political science from Boise State University and a master’s degree in political science from American Public University emphasizing US history and government. He continues to personally study from the writings of the Founders and their history, remaining focused on the Founding principles. He applies his political expertise locally, including involvement in local government through serving on his local school board. He has been married for twenty-four years to his wife, Kaori, and has three children.