Senator, Missouri State Senate, 1980-2004

Senate President Pro Tem, 1989-1996

Senate Majority Floor Leader, 1985-1988

Representative, Missouri State House of Representatives, 1974-1978

Experience, Friend of Education Award

Statesman of the Year, News Tribune Co

National Valuation Services, Inc. Owner, Manager

Real Estate Appraisal Firm, Owner

Broadcasting Company, Owner.

Experience, US Army

Experience, 32nd Degree Mason

Experience, Baptist Church

Experience, Chamber of Commerce

Experience, Elks

Experience, Moose

Experience, Quail and Ducks Unlimited

Experience, Scottish Rite

Experience, Shriner

Experience, Wild Turkey Federation