Nebraska Supreme Court Committees
Supreme Court Technology Committee
Chair of “Courtroom Enchancements” Subcommittee
Supreme Court Pro Se Litigant Committee
"Through the Eyes of the Child” Initiative

Nebraska County Judges Association
President, Nebraska County Judges Association, 2000-2001
Executive Committee, Nebraska County Judges Association, 1997-2002
Education Committee, 2001- present
JUSTICE Committee, present
Coordinator of New Judge Orientation Program, 1999 to present
DOCKET Development/Implementation Group
Juvenile DOCKET Development Group

Nebraska State Bar and Local Attorney Association Committees
NSBA Technology Committee
Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Task Force
NSBA Committee, 2000
College of the Bar- NSBA Advisory Committee, 2002
Speaker – NCLE Probate & Estate Planning 1997

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-A), Member, Humboldt Rescue Volunteer, 1982-present
Charter Member, Board of Trustees, Humboldt Community Foundation, 1990-present
Council President, St. James Lutheran Church, 1996-1998; 2007-present
Advisor/Coach Humboldt-Table Rock-Steinauer High School Mock Trial Team, 2003-2007

Nebraska Supreme Court Outstanding Judge
2007 Recipient Outstanding Judge for Service to the Judiciary Award. Outstanding Judge is the highest honor given by the Chief Justice to recognize members of the judiciary for meritorious projects and exemplary accomplishments that enhance the vision of justice within Nebraska communities.

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