In 1968, Young earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Colorado State University.
[1] In 1968, in military, Young was a member of the United States Army Reserve, until 1977.
[1] In 1996, Young served as the Vice Chair of Latah County Republicans Central Committee, until 1998.
In June 1998, Young served as the Chair of Latah County Republicans Central Committee, until 2000.
[1] On November 7, 2000, Young won the election and became a Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 5, seat B.