Rancher. Sign Manager. Director West River Telecommunications. Hazen High School. North Dakota State University. North Dakota National Guard (1977-83). Peace Lutheran Church. Hazen area Dollars for Scholars. National Rifle Association (Life Member). Farm Bureau. North Dakota Stockmen's Association. Lignite Research Council. Legislative Council (1999-2001). Assistant Senate Majority Leader since 1999. Married. Wife's name Bethanie. Senate since 1995.