Senator, Nebraska State Legislature, 1994-2007

Commissioner, Education Commission of the States, 1997-2002

Agricultural Advisory Committee, Congressman Doug Bereater, 1986-1994

Partner in Family Farming Operation, 1960-present

Experience, Farmer

Assistant Instructor, Education and Family Resources, University of Nebraska, 1976-1980

Secondary Teacher, Hampton and Henderson Public Schools, 1969-1975

Board of Directors, Heartland Center for Leadership Development, 1992-present

Nebraska Agricultural Builders, 1991-present

Member, Nebraska Agricultural Relations Council, 1985-present

National Corn Growers Association, 1984-present

Nebraska Corn Growers Association, 1984-present

Experience, 4-H Leader

Board of Directors, Family Community Leadership Program

Zion Lutheran Church, Hampton

Board Member, Nebraska Family Community Leadership Program

Fellow, Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development, 1996

Chair, Nebraska Agriculture Leadership Council, 1993-1994

President/Board Chair, Agricultural Women's Leadership Network, 1992-1993

Farmer-to-Farmer Assignment, Lithuania, Volunteers in Overseas Cooperative Assistance, 1993

Farmer-to-Farmer Assignment, Russia, Winrock International, 1993

Panelist, Secretary of Agriculture Forum, Washington, District of Columbia, 1993

Board of Directors, Agriculture Council of America, 1992

Co-Chair, National Farm Women's Forum, Washington, District of Columbia, 1991, 1992

Foundation for Agricultural Education and Development, 1984-1992

National President, Women Involved in Farm Economics, 1990, 1991

President, Foundation for Agricultural Education and Development, 1985-1987

Secretary, Nebraska Corn Board, 1984-1987

Director, United States Feed Grain Council, 1984-1987

Director, United States Feed Grains Council, 1984-1987

State President, Women Involved in Farm Economics, 1983, 1984