A Representative from Wyoming; born in Salinas, San Benito, Calif., November 30, 1946; graduated from Natrona County High School, Casper, Wyo.; B.S., Creighton University, Omaha, Nebr., 1969; teacher; social worker; chemist; office manager; member of the Wyoming state house of representatives, 1987-1991; member of the Wyoming state senate, 1992-1994; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Fourth and to the six succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1995-present).