Delegate, South Dakota Democratic Convention

Representative, South Dakota State House of Representatives, 2000-2008

Member, Democratic Forum and Minnehaha County Democrats, 2001-2006

Member, South Dakota Democratic Party, 2001-2006

City Council, City of Sioux Falls, 1995-2000

Member, Advisory Committee for Gifted Education

Member, City of Sioux Falls Community Development Advisory Commission

Member, Sioux Falls Charter Review Commission, 2001-2004

Elementary School/Guidance Counselor, Brandon Valley School District, retired

Interim Executive Director, Sioux Chapter American Red Cross, 1989-1990

Elementary Teacher, Burlington, IA / Saint Joseph, MO, 1952-1956

National Committee Member, National Conference of State Legislatures, 2005-present

National Committee Member, Council of State Governments, 2003-present

Trustee, North Star Scouting Museum, 1996-present

Friends of Pax Lodge Girl Scout International Committee, 1994-present

Volunteer Instructor, Sioux Empire Chapter, American Red Cross, 1949-present

Member, Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development, Midwestern Council of State

Member, Cathedral Parish Council

Member, Main Street Design Committee, School District

South Dakota Municipal League, 1995-2000, 2001-2005

Policy Committee, National League of Cities, 1999-2000

Urbanized Development Commission, Southeastern Council of Government, 1998-2000

Executive Board, Southeastern Council of Governments, 1991-2000

State Chair, North Dakota/South Dakota, American Red Cross, 1990-1993

Local Unit Officer, South Dakota Association for Counseling and Development, 1972-1989

Board Member/Board Secretary, Minniakota Girl Scouts, 1981-1987