Experience, Agricultural Advisor to United States Congressmen

Senator, Iowa State Senate, 1964-1968, 1988-2012

President, Iowa State Senate, 2005-2012

Member, National Convention Platform Committee, 1968

Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, 1960-1964

Reappointment of Legislative Districts, 2000-present

Community College Governance, 1999-present

Public Retirement, 1992-present

Public Retirement Investment Board, 1992-present

Administrative Rules, 1992-present

Experience, Farmer

Tank Commander, United States Army, Korea, 1951-1953

Member, American Legion

Director, Ayrshire Knights of Columbus

Board Member, Benton Banks of Palo Alto County

Member, Cattlemen's Association

Member, Farm Bureau

Member, Farmer's Union

Boardmember/President, Iowa Lakes Community College

Former Mediator, Iowa Mediation Service

Member, Iowa Soybean Association

Trustee, Kerber Milling Company

Member, Moose

Member, National Corn Growers

Member, Pheasants Forever

Member, Pork Producers

Member, Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars