Former Senator, Nebraska State Legislature, 2008-2016

Former Member, Agriculture Committee, Nebraska State Legislature

Former Member, General Affairs Committee, Nebraska State Legislature

Former Chair, Natural Resources Committee, Nebraska State Legislature

Head of Cattle Procurement, McGinley Schilz Company, 1995-present

Farmer, McGinley Schilz Company, 1992-present

Manager, Feed Yard, McGinley Schilz Company, 1995-present

Board Member, Keith County Community Foundation, 2007-present

Member, Ogallala Elks Club, 2007-present

Member, Ogallala Planning and Zoning Commission, 2007-present

Member, Twin Platte Natural Resources District Integrated Management Plan Task Force, 2007-present

Member, Water Education Committee for Lake McConaughy Visitors Center, 2006-present

Member, Rotary Club, 2005-present

Member, Twin Platte Natural Resources District Stakeholder Task Force, 2005-present

President, Keith County Area Development, 2003-present

South Platte Representative, Nebraska Water Policy Task Force, 2003-present

Member, Keith County Area Development, 2002-present

Member, Western Irrigation District Member,, 2000-present

Member, Board of Directors, Nebraska Water Users, 1995-present

Member, Knights of Columbus

Member, Nebraska Farm Bureau

Member, Ogallala/Keith County Chamber of Commerce, Present

Member, Saint Luke's Catholic Church

Vice Chair, Marketing Committee, Nebraska Cattlemen, 1994-2007

Assistant Scout Leader, Boy Scouts of America, 2004

Recreation Representative, Governor's Platte River Advisory Committee, 2000-2004

President, Nebraska Water Users, 1996

Awards:

2005 Certified Angus Beef Progressive Partner
2006 Certified Angus Beef Large Feedyard of the Year

Priority Issues:

Nebraska Water Policy, Rural Economic Development

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

I Believe I have the experience necessary and the right personality to get things accomplished in the State Legislature