Education
Bachelor, Oregon State University, 1977. Juris Doctor, Seattle University School Law, 1980. Master of Laws, Georgetown University, Washington, 1983.
organization administrator State Legislator
Bachelor, Oregon State University, 1977. Juris Doctor, Seattle University School Law, 1980. Master of Laws, Georgetown University, Washington, 1983.
Member from 24th District Oregon House of Representatives, 1993—1997. President Tiernan & Associates. Founder, owner PayLess Drug, Oregon.
President, chief operating officer Grocery Outlet, Inc., 2004—2007. Chairman Oregon Republican Party, since 2009. Commander, intelligence officer United States Naval Reserve.
Married Susan Tiernan. 3 children.