Home Address: 215 E. Jackson Ave., Seward NE 68434

District Representing: First

Board Member Since: June 1995

Term Expires: December 2016

Education

College(s) and Degrees from Each: University of Nebraska-Lincoln (B.S. in 1968, M.S. in 1973)

High School: Seward, NE.

Year Graduated: 1964

Professional Development, Conferences/Workshops Related to Community Colleges or Higher Education: Attends Association of Community College Trustees Legislative Seminars, Nebraska Community College Association meetings annually and regular ACCT meetings.   

Professional

Current Employer: Pork producer/farmer since 1977

Current Position/Title: Owner         

Past Employment Summary: Department of Education (1975-1977). State Board of Technical Community College, Farm Management Education (1973-1975). University of Nebraska-Lincoln Agriculture Education Department, Farm Management Education Teacher/Coordinator (1972-1973). Vocational Agriculture Education Instructor, Milford High School (1970-1972). Vocational Agriculture Education Instructor, Allen Public Schools (1968-1970).

Professional Organizations/Offices Held: Former treasurer, secretary, president-elect, president, and past president, National Farm Ranch Business Management Education Association.

Honors/Awards: Nebraska Community College Association Governor's Award (2010). National Farm & Ranch Business Management Education Distinguished Service Award (1998).

Community Involvement

Member, United Methodist Church. Member, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Band Alumni. Member, Seward Municipal Band. Member, Concordia Community Band.