Judgeship

2004 - present 
Judge of the County Court, 11th Judicial District
Arthur, Chase, Dawson, Dundy, Frontier, Furnas, Gosper, Hayes, Hitchcock, Hooker, Keith, Lincoln, Logan, McPherson, Perkins, Red Willow, & Thomas counties

2007
Presiding Judge of the 11th Judicial District, County Court

Experience

Education

Creighton University School of Law, 1981
Juris Doctorate

Kearney State College, 1974
Bachelor of Arts

Judicial/Law Related Activities

Professional Affiliations
Nebraska State Bar Association
Nebraska State Bar Foundation
 
Nebraska State Bar/Local Attorney Association Committees
High School Mock Trial Project regional coordinator & volunteer judge
 
Nebraska Supreme Court Committees
Legislative - Judicial Visit Program
Through the Eyes of the Child Initiative, lead judge 11th District - Keith County
 
Nebraska County Judges Association
President, 2010 
Salary and Retirement Committee

Community Activities

Ogallala Board of Education, 1997 - 2001       
Ogallala Hospital Advisory Board, 1994 - 2000  
Ogallala Library Board, 1984 - 1991

Honors and Awards

Nebraska State Bar Foundation Fellow:
Nebraska State Bar Foundation Fellow selection is based on the integrity and character of the lawyer/judge.  Fellows are accredited by colleagues as leaders of the legal profession who contribute to charitable works and community education.  Membership recognizes established legal professionals dedicated to improving the administration of justice.