Education
- Doctor of Philosophy (2000) Family & Human Development, Emphasis in Marriage and family relations. Dissertation in Family leadership: Constructing and testing a theoretical model of family well-being; Utah State University, Logan, UT
- Master of Science (1993) Counseling with Emphasis in Marriage and family therapy; Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID
- Bachelor of Arts (1991) Psychology; Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID
- Associate of Arts (1989) General Education; Ricks College, Rexburg, ID
Interests
- Understanding the role of religion in strengthening families, including how parents prepare children to be leaders within their own families.
Outside Interests
Spend time with his wife and children in the outdoors-hiking, fishing, camping, and gardening.
Previous Teaching Experience
- Assistant Professor of Human Development & Family Studies (1999 - 2006) Pennsylvania State University.
- Instructor/Teaching Assistant/Research Assistant (1996 - 1999) Utah State University.