Senator, Missouri State Senate, 2006-2014

Candidate, Missouri State Lieutenant Governor, 2012

Representative, Missouri State House of Representatives, 2002-2006

Member, Maryville City Council, 2001-2002

Former Member, Appropriations for Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, Missouri State House of Represenatives

Member, Board of Trustees, Missouri Investment Trust

Former Chair/Vice-Chair, Budget Committee, Missouri State House of Representatives

Former Member, Legislative Research Oversight Committee, Missouri State House of Representatives

Member, Missouri Energy Task Force

Former Member, Motor Vehicles Committee, Missouri State House of Representatives

Former Member, Policy Development Committee, Missouri State House of Representatives

Former Member, Professional Registration and Licensing Committee, Missouri State House of Representatives

Former Member, Transportation Committee, Missouri State House of Representatives

Owner, LMS Communications

Co-Owner, Lager Carwash

General Manager, Northwest Missouri Cellular

Member, Missouri Farm Bureau, present

Member, Saint Gregory's Catholic Church, present

Awards:

Missouri Farm Bureau - Friend of Agriculture Award
Legislative Champion Award, Missouri Area Health Education Centers
Outstanding Legislator, Missouri Athletic Trainers Association
100 Percent for Jobs Award, Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Distinguished Legislator Award, Missouri Community College Association
Friend of Corn Growers Award, Missouri Corn Growers Association
Lewis and Clark Statesman Award, Regional Chamber and Growth Association