Dale L. Fraser was born December 11, 1935, in Ely Nevada. Fraser has three children: Deborah Schubert, Selena Weaver, and Tina Huston.
Fraser was enlisted in the United States Army.
Fraser obtained a bachelor of science degree in geological engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno.
Fraser is a retired president and general manager for Reynolds Electrical & Enginerring Co. (REECo). Fraser was also vice president for Edgerton, Germeshausen, and Grier, Inc.(EG&G). Fraser was also previously employed form multiple firms that engageed with heavy highway and tunnel projects.