Senator, Kansas State Senate, 2013-2017

Representative, Kansas State House of Representatives, 2005-2012

Former Chair, 2014 Special Committee on Ethics, Elections and Local Government, Kansas State Senate

Former Member, Agriculture Committee, Kansas State Senate

Former Chair, Ethics and Elections Committee, Kansas State Senate

Former Member, Federal and State Affairs Committee, Kansas State Senate

Former Member, Kansas Security Committee, Kansas State Senate

Former Member, Pensions, Investments and Benefits Committee, Kansas State Senate

Former Member, Public Health and Welfare Committee, Kansas State Senate

Former Member, Select Committee on KPERS, Kansas State Senate

Intelligence Specialist, Kansas Air National Guard

Programmer/Analyst, CPI Qualified Plan Consultants, Incorporated, 1999-2004

Programmer/Analyst, Outboard Marine Corporation, 1996-1999

Programmer/Analyst, Abbott Industrial, 1995-1996

Veteran, United States Navy, 1990-1994

Chemist/Distiller, High Plains Corporation, 1989-1990

Department Manager, K-Mart, 1988-1989

Private Music Instructor, Uhlik Music, 1985-1988

Member, American Legion

Member, Kansas Farm Bureau

Member, Kansas Livestock Association

Life Member, National Rifle Association (NRA)

Member, Patriot Guard

Date of Wedding Anniversary:

1985

Favorite Musician:

Steve Morse

Favorite President and Why:

Ronald Reagan - because he renewed the American vision when we were in a time of dispair.

Favorite Type of Music:

70's rock

First Car:

1966 Dodge Charger

First Job:

Paperboy

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Writing and performing music

Priority Issues:

Rural Development, Government efficiency and accountability, Energy independence, Family.

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

Have always wanted to make a positive difference!