Biography

(Snapshot)

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

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 27 years, Druann Jackson Kerns, Laurel Schools Technology Coordinator

Three children:

            Meagan  Kerns Kimmel, (Tim), 27, Kalispell School District-- Speech Pathologist

                        Grandchildren, Clara (4), Mae (3), Grant (1)

            Chelsie Kerns, 25, BA in Political Science, Old Dominion University, VA, currently attending the University of Montana Law School

            Tyler Kerns, 20, sophomore at the University of Wyoming, majoring in Structural Engineering

Hobbies & Passions:

My Family

Endurance Athlete

            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)