Chair, Butler County Republicans, 1993-present

Former Majority Leader, Iowa State Senate

Former Minority Leader, Iowa State Senate

Senator, Iowa State Senate, 2011-2018

Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, 1997-2007

Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Iowa, District 1, 2006

Former Member, Legislative Council, Iowa State Senate

Former Chair, Rules and Administration Committee, Iowa State Senate

Former Member, Subcommittee on Service, Iowa State Senate

Former Member, Subcommittee on Studies, Iowa State Senate

Self-Employed, Agri-Business, 1991-present

Feed Sales Management, Cargill Incorporated, 1988

Retail Feed Sales, Cargill Incorporated, 1986

Member, Cattlemen's Association

Member, Farm Bureau

Member, ISU Alumni Association

Member, Iowa Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association

Member, Iowa Soybean Association

Member, Lions Club

Member, Pheasants Forever

Member, Shell Rock Music Association