Judgeship

2022 - present
Judge of the County Court, 2nd Judicial District
Cass, Otoe, & Sarpy counties

Experience

2018-2022
Cass County Attorney’s Office, County Attorney
Plattsmouth, NE

2003-2018
Cass County Attorney’s Office, Chief Deputy County Attorney
Plattsmouth, NE

2000-2003
Cass County Attorney’s Office, Deputy County Attorney
Plattsmouth, NE

1998-2000
Adams County Attorney’s Office, Deputy County Attorney
Hastings, NE

1996 - 1998
United States Attorney’s Office, Law Clerk

1997
Lancaster County Attorney’s Office, Senior Certified Law Student in the Criminal Clinic
Lincoln, NE

Education

University of Nebraska – College of Law, 1995 - 1998
Juris Doctorate

University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1991 - 1995
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Judicial / Law Related Professional Activities

Professional Associations
Nebraska State Bar Association, 1998 – Present
Nebraska County Attorneys Association, 1998 – 2022
National District Attorney’s Association, 1998 – 2022

Community Activities/Associations
Judicial Nominating Commission member, 2003-2007
Boy Scouts of America, Merit Badge Counselor, 2021 - Present
County Drug Law Enforcement and Education Fund Board, Chairperson, 2018 – 2022
Cass County Sheriff’s Office Youth Academy, Volunteer Leader, 2014 - 2022
Boy Scouts of America, Cub Scout Den Leader, 2015 – 2018
Second Judicial District Bar Association, President, 2013
Sanitary Improvement District #113, Board of Trustees and Clerk, 2006 and 2008

Honors and Awards
Mothers Against Drunk Driving Hero Award, 2016