Years of Service: Since 2020.

Training Highlights: 

Prior to retirement in 2019 from active duty as a career First Responder, I was a licensed Advanced EMT in Idaho for eighteen years and in Wyoming since 2017.

I served as a NOLS-certified Wilderness Medical Technician with fifteen years’ experience as an instructor/trainer in EMS, Basic Life Support, CPR, and urban and wilderness first aid. Currently certified in Basic Life Support, CPR, and first aid.

Hometown and Years in Teton Valley:
Born in Alhambra, California. Moved to Pocatello, Idaho in 1991 and Teton Valley in 2001.

Personal Details (family and hobbies): Have raised seven children, including two adopted daughters. Youngest son recently completed his Masters’ Degree at the University of Idaho, Moscow and youngest daughter graduated from Basin High School. Have seven granddaughters, no grandsons (yet). Wife, Lisa, is the owner/operator of Pine Needle Embroidery in Driggs. We all enjoy the wide variety of outdoor adventures available in Teton Valley and surrounding areas. I love working at Teton Valley Fly Fishing Lodge during the summer and year-around actively pursue my favorite outdoor sports of hiking, fishing, hunting and sport shooting. I am also proud to serve our community representing Eastern Idaho on the board of directors for Silver Star Communications.

Why did you want to become a commissioner? After retiring from active EMS duty, I felt that my experience and ongoing involvement with the East Region Time Sensitive Emergency Council, Crisis Intervention Team, and Critical Incident Stress Management team would be of benefit to the department and citizens of Teton County. I have great respect for the work our First Responders do and take seriously the responsibility of supporting the cost-effective delivery of competent, compassionate, and efficient emergency fire and medical services to our residents and visitors. In addition to my local responsibilities, I serve as the Eastern Idaho District 6B Director for the Idaho State Fire Commissioners’ Association.