Title/Responsibilities: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Professional Certifications: CPCU

Areas of Specialization: Construction Insurance and Bonds

Educational Background: Idaho Falls High School, Bachelor of Science, University of Idaho

With Hartwell Corporation since: Founded The Hartwell Corporation in 1963

Professional experience before joining Hartwell: Commissioned Officer, United States Coast Guard

Birthplace: Albion, Idaho

Personal Interests/Hobbies: Private, Instrument Rated Airplane Pilot; Golf; Snow Skiing; Water Skiing.

Community Service: Appointed by Governor Batt to the Idaho Lottery Commission in 1995 and reappointed by Governor Kempthorne in 2000. Term ended in 2005. Served on the following community and statewide boards: Idaho Falls Rotary Club, Past Pres. Idaho Falls Country Club, Idaho Falls Symphony Society (past president 2000), Idaho Falls Higher Education Committee (member), Idaho Surplus Lines Association, Inc., (past president 2000), Idaho Branch, Inc. Associated General Contractors Of America (board member 1999-2001 and 2000 Associate of the Year), and Idaho Community Foundation (board member 1998-present).