Biography
Step One:
Date of Birth: April 26, 1957
Birthplace: Sheridan, Wyoming
Early Years: Family homestead,
Parkman, Wyoming
Education:
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Bachelors of Science,
Microbiology, University of Wyoming 1979
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Doctorate of Veterinary
Medicine, Colorado State University 1983
Occupation / Employment:
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Ranch hand, Double Rafter
Ranch, Parkman, Wyoming, 1968 to 1983
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Sweat Labor, Lang-Murphy
Concrete, Ft. Collins, Colorado, 1980
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Ranch Owner, Double Rafter
Ranch, Parkman, Wyoming, 1994 to present
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Outfitter, Owner, Double Rafter
Cattle Drives, Parkman, Wyoming, 1994 to 2002
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Montana State Legislature,
2007-term served out
Professional Employment:
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Laurel East Veterinary Service,
Laurel, MT, 1983 to 1988.
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Beartooth Veterinary Service,
(Owner), Laurel, MT, 1989 to present.
Professional & Personal
Associations:
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Academy of Veterinary
Consultants
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American Veterinary Medical
Association
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Montana Veterinary Medical
Association
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Laurel Chamber of Commerce
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Montana Pilots Association
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Cessna Pilots Association
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Experimental Aircraft
Association
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Aircraft Owners Pilots
Association
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Lifetime Member of National
Rifle Association
Family Status:
Married since 1979
, Druann
Jackson Kerns, Retired from Laurel Public Schools, a Consultant for Rodan + Fields and busy Nana to 19
Three children:
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Meagan Kerns
Kimmel, (Tim--Pilot),San Angelo, TX--Speech
Pathologist; Grandchildren: Clara, Mae, Grant,
Lila, Sarah, Cora, John, Eli, Lucas, James and Charlie
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Chelsie Kerns
Warner (Marcus--Avionics technician), Juris Doctorate from University of
Montana. Currently stationed
at Lemoore Naval Base.;
Grandchildren: William Cody, RaeLee, Cassidy and Wesley
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Tyler Kerns (Project Manager for Wadsworth Brothers,
(Jill--Nurse Practioner) Parkman, WY.
Grandchildren: Liam, Henry, Nora and Conor
Hobbies & Passions:
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My Family
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Marathons,
Triathlons, Centuries, Long Distance Relay Races
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Aviation
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Avid hunter, packer, wagon
master and mule skinner.
Personal Motto:
“One man thinks he can. One
man thinks he can’t. Both are right. Which one are
you?”
(Author unknown)
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