Personal
Born in Boise, Idaho ... parents are Scott and Kaye ... named after the developer of the Lear Jet and the Shakespearean play, but is an alternate spelling ... served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to South Africa ... is an Eagle Scout.
Before BYU
Prepped at Borah High where he was honorable mention all-state ... was president of the Young Republicans ... played for the Boise Senators, who won the state title in 2004 and placed third in the Northwest Region.