Nathan D. Gjovik grew up on the northern plains. He briefly attended the United States Military Academy at West Point before completing engineering school and going to work for the Indian Health Service, a U.S. Government agency which is part of the U.S. Public Health Service where he served as a commissioned officer for over 21 years. Following retirement as a Captain (O-6), he then worked briefly for the Transportation Security Administration before transferring to the Veteran’s Administration. Mr. Gjovik has earned three master’s degrees (engineering, business, and public health), several certificates, and several professional registrations in various fields and is currently pursuing additional education. He is a strong advocate for Government reform and equal opportunity for all. Mr. Gjovik and his wife Susette have been married for over two decades and live on the northern plains.