- Lives west of Ames in Boone County
- Grew up in Nevada, Iowa
- Plant manager for building material company
- Married and has 3 grown children
- Serves on the Foundation Board for Youth and Shelter Services
- Earned NSGA Safety Leadership Award
- Earned Iowa Limestone Producers Safety Award
- Enjoys playing golf, and dirt track racing and is an avid sports fan
- Midland Power Member since 2013
