Assumed office as Court of Appeals Judge April 28, 1995; appointed Chief Judge Septmber 2004 - present. University of Nebraska (B.S.), 1967; University of Nebraska College of Law (J.D.), 1970; American Academy of Judicial Education, Diploma of Judicial Skills, 1990. Saunders County Deputy County Attorney; private practice attorney for 16 years in Wahoo; County Court Judge of the 5th Judicial District for 5 years; District Court Judge of the 5th Judicial District for 3 years.