2010
Judgeship
2004 – present
Judge of the County Court, 11th Judicial District
(Arthur, Chase, Dawson, Dundy, Frontier, Furnas, Gosper, Hayes, Hitchcock, Hooker, Keith, Lincoln, Logan, McPherson, Perkins, Red Willow, & Thomas counties)
2007
Presiding Judge of the 11th Judicial District, County Court
Experience
1981 - 2003
Private practice of law - Ogallala, NE
Education
Creighton University School of Law, 1981
Juris Doctorate
Kearney State College, 1974
Bachelor of Arts
Judicial/Law Related Activities
Professional Affiliations
Nebraska State Bar Association
Nebraska State Bar Foundation
Nebraska State Bar/Local Attorney Association Committees
High School Mock Trial Project regional coordinator & volunteer judge
Nebraska Supreme Court Committees
Legislative – Judicial Visit Program, 2008
Through the Eyes of the Child Initiative, lead judge 11th District – Keith County, 2006
Nebraska County Judges Association
President, 2010 – present
Salary and Retirement Committee
Community Activities
Ogallala Board of Education, 1997 - 2001
Ogallala Hospital Advisory Board, 1994 - 2000
Ogallala Library Board, 1984 - 1991
Honors and Awards
Nebraska State Bar Foundation Fellow
Nebraska State Bar Foundation Fellow selection is based on the integrity and character of the lawyer/judge. Fellows are accredited by colleagues as leaders of the legal profession who contribute to charitable works and community education. Membership recognizes established legal professionals dedicated to improving the administration of justice.