Public Service Commissioner, State of North Dakota, 2008-present

Chair, Public Service Commission, State of North Dakota, present

Candidate, United States House of Representatives, 2012

No caucus information on file.

Educator, College

Former Manager, Master of Military Logistics Program, South Dakota State University

Served, United States Marine Corps

Professor, Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute, North Dakota State University

Member, American Legion

Member, American Veterans (AMVETS)

Member, Marine Corps League

Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)

Awards:

Defense Meritorious Service Medal; Presidential Unit Citation; The USMC Good Conduct Medal; Global War on Terrorism Exped Medal; Volunteer Service Medal; Navy and USMC Commendation Medal; Joint Meritorious Unit Citation; National Defense Service; Medal; Sea Service Deployment Ribbons; Navy and USMC Achievement Medal; Navy Unit Citation; Armed Forces Expeditionary; MedalArmed Forces Service Medal; NATO Medal; The Combat Action Ribbon; Meritorious Unit Citation; Southwest Asia Service Medal; Humanitarian Service Medal; Kuwait Liberation Medals

Favorite Book:

Sun Tzu

Favorite Movie:

Comedy

Favorite Quote:

"Do or do not, there is no try." - Yoda

Favorite TV Shows:

Sanford and Son

Favorite Type of Music:

Elvis Presley

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Running, Golf, Hockey, and Bison Football