Local, State and National Delegate, 1982-present

Precinct Committeewoman, 1981-present

Senator, Kansas State Senate, 1989-2004

State Senate Majority Leader, 2003

Secretary of Defense Appointee, United States Dept of Defense Advisory Comm, 1991-1994

County Chair, Republican Party, 1984-1988

Experience, Flint Hills Job Corps Advisory Committee

Consultant/Volunteer, Community Service, 1986-present

Teacher, 1972-1986

Publications Coordinator, 1974

Experience, American Legion Auxiliary

Experience, Friends of the Library

Experience, Geary County Fish & Game

Experience, Junction City Chamber of Commerce

Experience, Manhattan Arts Council

Experience, Manhattan Chamber of Commerce

Experience, Manhattan High Boosters Club

Experience, National Conference of State Legislatures

Experience, National Council of Women Legislators