Fern has served on the Whitefish School District board of trustees.[1]
On November 8, 2016, Fern won the election and became a Democratic member of Montana House of Representatives for District 5. Fern defeated Chet Billi with 56.74% of the votes.[2][3] On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Fern won the election and continued serving District 5. Fern defeated Cindy Dyson with 69.12% of the votes.[4][5]
Personal life
Fern's wife is Heather Fern. They have three children. Fern and his family live in Whitefish, Montana.[5]