Don was born and raised in Salem, Oregon, and after graduating from Sprague High School, he served a two-year service mission for his church in various parts of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. Don graduated from Brigham Young University – Idaho with a bachelor’s degree in business management. During his time as an undergraduate student, he took advantage of many opportunities including, working as a Google AdWords Account Manager and starting his own small business. Don’s love for people and his desire to help them compelled him to become an attorney. He attended Willamette University College of Law in Salem, Oregon and was an active participant in Willamette’s Trust and Estate Clinical Law Program. Don’s practice and study are focused in the areas of estate planning and probate.

Don enjoys golfing, birding, hiking and camping with his wife and three kids. He enjoys playing basketball with his six brothers, cheering on the Trail Blazers, and eating ice cream.