Born May 30, 1952, in Washington, D.C.
Two sons, Derek and Will; one granddaughter, Tiana
Education
B.A. in American civilization, University of Pennsylvania, 1973, cum laude
J.D., University of Utah, 1977
M.S. in geography (planning emphasis), University of Utah, 1982
Career
Fellow, American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP, 1982-present)
Member, Utah State Bar, past co-chairman, Public Lands Commission, Natural Resources Section
Vice president, Bonneville Associates, 1978-81
Special assistant to executive director, Utah Department of Natural Resources and Energy, 1981-83 (Project BOLD coordinator)
Deputy director and state planning coordinator, Utah Office of Planning and Budget, 1983-85
Co-founder, owner, Bear West, 1985-present
Adjunct professor, College of Architecture and Planning, University of Utah, 1986-present (classes in environmental planning law and policy, public lands, public involvement and consensus building)
Political and community service
Utah House Democratic leader and representative, Utah House of Representatives, 1997-2007
Salt Lake City Planning Commission, 1988-1996 (chairman for three years)
Member, Governor's Blue Ribbon Advisory Committee on Climate Change, 2007
Salt Lake City Housing Appeals and Advisory Board, 1986-98
Memory Grove Oversight Committee, 1998-2001
Capitol Preservation Board; chairman, Preservation and Planning Subcommittee; member, Greater Avenues Community Council, 1980-84
Board member, Policy Consensus Initiative
Advisory board member, Rocky Mountain Land Use Institute
Co-chairman, Utah Arts Caucus, 2002-04
Steering Committee member, Envision Utah, 2000-06