Biography

Step One:

Date of Birth:  April 26, 1957

Birthplace:  Sheridan, Wyoming

Early Years:  Family homestead, Parkman, Wyoming

Education:

• Bachelors of Science, Microbiology, University of Wyoming 1979

• Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine, Colorado State University 1983

Occupation / Employment:

• Ranch hand, Double Rafter Ranch, Parkman, Wyoming, 1968 to 1983

• Sweat Labor, Lang-Murphy Concrete, Ft. Collins, Colorado, 1980

• Ranch Owner, Double Rafter Ranch, Parkman, Wyoming, 1994 to present

• Outfitter, Owner, Double Rafter Cattle Drives, Parkman, Wyoming, 1994 to 2002

• Montana State Legislature, 2007-current

Professional Employment:

• Laurel East Veterinary Service, Laurel, MT, 1983 to 1988.

• Beartooth Veterinary Service, (Owner), Laurel, MT, 1989 to present.

Professional & Personal Associations: 

• Academy of Veterinary Consultants

• American Veterinary Medical Association

• Montana Veterinary Medical Association

• Laurel Chamber of Commerce

• Laurel Golf Club

• Montana Pilots Association

• Cessna Pilots Association

• Experimental Aircraft Association

• Aircraft Owners Pilots Association

• Lifetime Member of National Rifle Association

Family Status:

Married 30 years (1979), Druann Jackson Kerns, Laurel Schools Technology Coordinator

Three children:

• Meagan Kerns Kimmel, (Tim), Larimore, ND--Speech Pathologist; Grandchildren: Clara, Mae, Grant and Lila

• Chelsie Kerns Warner (Marcus), Juris Doctorate from University of Montana. Currently stationed in Fallon, NV

• Tyler Kerns, attending University of Wyoming, majoring in engineering

Hobbies & Passions:

• My Family

• Marathons, Triathlons, Centuries, Long Distance Relay Races

• Aviation

• Currently flying a ’61 Cessna 185 (See ‘Former Girlfriends’ page)

• 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)