Candidate, South Dakota State Senate, District 8, 2008, 2018

Minority Whip, South Dakota State Senate, District 8, 2015-2017

Senator, South Dakota State Senate, District 8, 2014-2017

Representative, South Dakota State House of Representatives, District 8, 2013-2014

Former Member, Appropriations Committee, South Dakota State Senate

Former Member, FTE Subcommittee, South Dakota State Senate

Assistant General Manager, East River Electric Power Cooperative, 1986-present

Board Member, South Dakota 4-H Foundation

Served, United States Navy

Board Member, American Coalition for Ethanol

Board Member, Consumer Federation of America

Board Member, Dakota Resources

Board Member, Local Habitat for Humanity

Member, Lutherans Outdoors in South Dakota

Member, Saint John Lutheran Church

Lifetime Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars

Board Member, Voices for Children

Awards:

National Outstanding Supporter for Touchstone Energy
Merle Anderson Ethanol Supporter of the Year, 2002
Lutheran Outdoor Capitol Campaign Chair

Favorite Book:

Holy Bible
Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Biking
Running
Volunteering