PERSONAL:
A third-generation farmer, rancher and business owner, Steve resides in Mesa (Franklin County) with his wife, Pat. The Haileys have two children and one grandchild.

EDUCATION:
Graduate, Connell High School
Washington State University
Eastern Washington University

PROFESSIONAL:
President, Hailey Co., Inc., family-owned and operated cattle ranch and farm.

MILITARY SERVICE:
Helicopter pilot, U.S. Army, 1968-69, Vietnam
Served with 195th Assault Helicopter Co., flying Special Operations Group missions

SPECIAL AWARDS:
Distinguished Flying Cross
Air Medal with 28 Oak Leaf Clusters and Combat “V”
Bronze Star

CIVIC ACTIVITIES:
Member, Franklin County Planning Commission
Commissioner, Franklin County Fire District No. 1
Volunteer firefighter

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
Former president, Washington Cattlemen’s Association
Member, Board of Directors, Washington Cattlemen’s Association
Member, Franklin County Cattlemen’s Association
Member, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
Member, Washington Farm Bureau
Member, Washington Wheat Growers Association

STATE GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE:
State Representative, 9th District, serving his first term
Assistant Republican Whip
Joint Committee on Veterans' and Military Affairs