Julian grew up on a farm where he learned about hard work and personal responsibility. He has raised purebred Charolais cattle for many years. He is a long-time Farm Bureau member. Julian is a member of the Lutheran Church. Julian is a graduate of Central College in Pella, and the University of Iowa Law School. He is a lifelong Republican and has been a member oft he Warren County Republican Central Committee for more than 30 years. He served as Ronald Reagan’s Chairman in the old 5th Congressional District twice. He served 12 years as Assistant Attorney General in Charge of Consumer Protection, when that office was first established. He worked with the legislature promoting legislation to fight fraud.