Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Utah, District 3, 2016

Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 3, 2014

Legislative Assistant, Headquarters, Dept of Army, 2001-2004

Fellowship, United States Senate, 2000-2001

Editor and Author, Army Posture Statement to Congress, Headquarters, Dept of Army, 1998-2000

No caucus information on file.

Senior Vice President, Overstock.com, 2005-2014

Author, 2013

Vice President, Overstock.com, 2004-2005

Lieutenant Colonel, United States Army, 1979-2004

Legislative Liaison, Senior General, Army, 2003

Senate Fellow, 2001

Major, United States Army, 1994-1999

Educator, Ethics, West Point, 1992-1995

Captain, United States Army, 1987-1994

1st Lieutenant, United States Army, 1984-1987

2nd Lieutenant, United States Army, 1983-1984

Member, American Legion, 2014

Member, Bronze Star Medal Recipients Association, 2013-2014

Member, Military Officer Association of America, 2000-2014

Member, Society of Human Resource Managers, 2008-2014

Member, Stanford University Association of Graduates, 1992-2014

Member, United States Military Academy Association of Graduates, 1983-2014

Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars, 2008-2014

Awards:

Stephen earned the Ranger Tab, the Master Parachutist Badge, and the Bronze Star Medal for Valor while serving 22 years as a Soldier in the United States Army.

Current Car:

Ford Focus

Father's Occupation:

Soldier

Favorite Actor/Actress:

Clint Eastwood

Favorite Athlete:

Stephen Curry

Favorite Author:

Thomas Sowell

Favorite Book:

A Conflict of Visions (Thomas Sowell)

Favorite Color:

Green

Favorite Food:

Posole

Favorite Movie:

Saving Private Ryan. My dad came ashore at Omaha Beach on D+3 and fought all across Europe. This movie reminds me of some of the stories he told.

Favorite Musician:

One Republic

Favorite President and Why:

Ronald Reagan. He became Commander in Chief when I was just entering military service, and I always respected his character.

Favorite Quote:

"The basis of our political systems is the right of the people to make and to alter their Constitutions of Government. But the Constitution which at any time exists, 'till changed by an explicit and authentic act of the whole People is sacredly obligatory upon all." George Washington, 1796.

Favorite Sport:

Football

Favorite Websites:

Votesmart.org, Wikipedia.org, Thomas.gov

Name one thing you would most like to do before you die:

Build a web site for Utah's 3rd district that allows real time input on all issues from any registered voter who lives in the 3rd district. Then, by example, spread this technology to all other members of Congress so the people's voice can truly be heard.

Personal Hero and Why:

My father and mother. They were honest and strong. They came out of the Depression and raised a family of eight children. They taught us by both word and deed to stand up for our beliefs and to not be hypocrites.

Pets (include names):

1 Dog: Peanut

Priority Issues:

Education, Economy, Environment (taking steps to address climate change now). Bringing integrity to Utah's 3rd Congressional District to restore the faith and confidence of the people in their federal government.

Publications:

Accountability Citizenship (XLibris, 2013)

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

I feel it is my duty to give the people of Utah's 3rd district a competent, honest and capable alternative to the current incumbent.