Gary grew up in Vernal, Utah and was a three-year starter for the Uintah Utes from 1974-76, helping them achieve a 4th place finish in the State 3A Tournament in 1976. He then played for the College of Eastern Utah in Price, Utah during the 76-77 and 79-80 seasons. He interrupted his college years to serve a 2 year LDS mission in upstate New York.
Gary is married to Denise Jensen from Bountiful, Utah and they have 5 children and 8 grandchildren. He is a local businessman in Tremonton, Utah and has coached his son's little league and AAU traveling teams for many years. He has been an assistant coach at Bear River High School since 2012. Gary enjoys coaching basketball and helping young people develop the fundamental skills necessary to be successful in basketball.
In his spare time, Gary enjoys golfing and fishing and also enjoys playing the piano.
Gary is married to Denise Jensen from Bountiful, Utah and they have 5 children and 8 grandchildren. He is a local businessman in Tremonton, Utah and has coached his son's little league and AAU traveling teams for many years. He has been an assistant coach at Bear River High School since 2012. Gary enjoys coaching basketball and helping young people develop the fundamental skills necessary to be successful in basketball.
In his spare time, Gary enjoys golfing and fishing and also enjoys playing the piano.