Wharff was born and raised in
Salt Lake City. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in wildlife management from
Utah State University. Since 2002, Wharff has worked as the executive director of Wyoming Sportsmen for Fish & Wildlife. Wharff was elected to the
Wyoming House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 4, 2021. Instead of seeking re-election to the state house, in
2022, Wharff ran in the Republican primary for the
Wyoming Senate seat representing the
15th district. He was defeated in the primary. In
2024, Wharff was once again elected to the state house. == References ==