Have 3 children and 7 grandchildren, Lived in the community all my life. My wife Tina has worked with me in the agency for 30 years. We belong to the local Moose Club and enjoy country and western dancing.

Support local 4-H and FFA youth livestock events

All American, 25 time award recipient, AFLIC, 18 time award recipient; Life Diamond, 4 time award recipient, Agent of the Month, 2 time award recipient, Premier recipient

Immanuel Lutheran Church, retired NCAA Basketball official, Sweet Springs Future Farmers of America alumni Active with the 4_H and FFA Agriculture Youth in Missouri and across the country

Previously employed as a sales manager for an agriculture equipment dealership