Lee Niven was raised on his family's dairy farm in Dunbar, WI. Lee is a husband and father that has served on the local school board as an elected member and on his church board. He continues to live in Dunbar, WI as a goat, poultry, vegetable and honey farmer. Lee would like to work in the mentorship program and could mentor others with his experience from building his own farm business from nothing.
Lee stated that his farm is a small operation, but it brings him joy as it is something he is able and to do as a fully and permanently disabled veteran. Lee has eighteen years of honorable service in the US Army, both as enlisted and commissioned officer. Lee is a decorated Combat Veteran with a combat tour in Iraq. Lee has served in South Korea, Iraq, and numerous Army Forts and Camps throughout the United States. Lee has a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture from UW-Madison. Lee believes that these experiences will make him a unique asset to this organization.