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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Education

  • Graduated, Realtor Training Institute
  • Graduated, Xerox Training Institute
  • AA, Business Administration and Management, Northern State University, 1971-1973

Professional Experience

  • Graduated, Realtor Training Institute
  • Graduated, Xerox Training Institute
  • AA, Business Administration and Management, Northern State University, 1971-1973
  • Vice President of Business Analytics, Borns Group, 2017-present
  • Former Management, Phillip Morris
  • Former Management, Pitney Bowes
  • Senior Vice President, Progressive Financial Services, Incorporated, 2004-2017
  • Senior Vice President, Wells Fargo & Company, 1986-2004
  • Subject Matter Expert, Internal Revenue Service, 2003
  • Chairman, South Dakota Snow Queen Festival, 1998
  • Director of Development, Presentation College, 1980-1981

Political Experience

  • Graduated, Realtor Training Institute
  • Graduated, Xerox Training Institute
  • AA, Business Administration and Management, Northern State University, 1971-1973
  • Vice President of Business Analytics, Borns Group, 2017-present
  • Former Management, Phillip Morris
  • Former Management, Pitney Bowes
  • Senior Vice President, Progressive Financial Services, Incorporated, 2004-2017
  • Senior Vice President, Wells Fargo & Company, 1986-2004
  • Subject Matter Expert, Internal Revenue Service, 2003
  • Chairman, South Dakota Snow Queen Festival, 1998
  • Director of Development, Presentation College, 1980-1981
  • Representative, South Dakota State House of Representatives, District 3, 2019-present
  • Retirement Specialist, City of Aberdeen South Dakota, 2018-present
  • Candidate, South Dakota State House of Representatives, District 3, 2018, 2020

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Commerce and Energy Committee

Member, Health and Human Services Committee

Member, Increase Community Services and Caregiver Supports Joint Committee

Member, Joint Committee on Retirement Laws

Member, Retirement Laws Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Graduated, Realtor Training Institute
  • Graduated, Xerox Training Institute
  • AA, Business Administration and Management, Northern State University, 1971-1973
  • Vice President of Business Analytics, Borns Group, 2017-present
  • Former Management, Phillip Morris
  • Former Management, Pitney Bowes
  • Senior Vice President, Progressive Financial Services, Incorporated, 2004-2017
  • Senior Vice President, Wells Fargo & Company, 1986-2004
  • Subject Matter Expert, Internal Revenue Service, 2003
  • Chairman, South Dakota Snow Queen Festival, 1998
  • Director of Development, Presentation College, 1980-1981
  • Representative, South Dakota State House of Representatives, District 3, 2019-present
  • Retirement Specialist, City of Aberdeen South Dakota, 2018-present
  • Candidate, South Dakota State House of Representatives, District 3, 2018, 2020
  • Member, Student Loan Servicing Alliance, 2008-present
  • Member, National Council of Higher Education Resources, 1996-present
  • Member, Coalition of Higher Education Assistance Organizations, 1988-present
  • Member and Former Chairman, Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce, 1980-present
  • Member, American Collectors Association Board, present
  • Member, American Collectors Association Political Action Committee, present
  • Minister, New Life Fellowship Church, present
  • Member, South Dakota Collectors Association, present
  • Member and Former President, Exchange Club of Aberdeen
  • Chaplain, Regional and District Representative, and Vice-Chair, Jaycees
  • Member, Aberdeen Area Human Resources Association, 1996-2012
  • Rule Making Participant, United States Department of Education, 2008
  • President, Absolutely Aberdeen, 2007
  • President, Northern State University Foundation, 1999-2002
  • Chair, United Way of North East South Dakota, 2001
  • President, Healthcare Financial Management Association South Dakota Chapter, 1993

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce; George Award: 2002
  • South Dakota Snow Queen Festival; Chairman: 1998
  • South Dakota Snow Queen Festival; Frosty Award: 1999
  • Healthcare Financial Management; The William G. Follmer Bronze Award: 1990
  • Healthcare Financial Management; The Robert H. Reeves Silver Award: 1991
  • Healthcare Financial Management; The Frederick T. Muncie Gold Award: 1993

Favorite Book:

Marty by VJ Smith is one of my favorite quick inspirational reads -- Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson -- 'Fish' books by Stephen Lundin are great. I have had the privilege of being in management with three of the great companies in 'Good to Great' by Jim Collins (Phillip Morris, WFC & Pitney Bowes.)

Favorite Musician:

Anne Murray, Bee Gees, Chris LeDew, Grassroots, Who, Eagles

  • & Frank Sinatra
  • Favorite Quote:

    Whatever you are, be a good one.-Abraham Lincoln

  • If you dream it, you can do it.-Walt Disney
  • Never, never, never give up.-Winston Churchill
  • If not us, who? If not now, when?-John F. Kennedy
  • Remember no one can make you feel inferior without your consent.-Eleanor Roosevelt
  • Turn your wounds into wisdom.-Oprah Winfrey
  • Favorite TV Shows:

    Sports, Antique Roadhouse, Fox News, Pawn Stars & American Pickers

    Hobbies or Special Talents:

    Reading, working on volunteer positions including CBMC, Airport Board Member, ACT (have been part of Music Man and Oklahoma), the SDFF, bell ringing for Salvation Army & caroling on Christmas Eve at the two hospitals.

    Policy Positions

    South Dakota State Legislative Election 2018 Political Courage Test

    Abortion & Reproductive

    1. Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
    - Pro-life

    2. Should abortion be legal when the pregnancy resulted from incest or rape?
    - No

    3. Do you support the prohibition of public funds for organizations that perform abortions?
    - No

    4. Other or expanded principles
    - For marriage between a man and a woman. For the 2nd Amendment

    Budget, Spending, & Tax

    Budget Stabilization:

    Indicate which proposals you support (if any) for balancing South Dakota's budget.

    1. Reducing state employee salaries AND/OR pensions?
    - No

    2. Instituting mandatory furloughs AND/OR layoffs for state employees?
    - No

    3. Reducing benefits for Medicaid recipients?
    - No

    4. Other or expanded principles
    - The appropriation committee for the house is critical to the success of the state's financial status. I am for review of budgets annually versus continue what was done the year prior (this is a good guideline)

    Campaign Finance & Government Reform

    1. Do you support any limits on campaign contributions to state candidates?
    - Yes

    2. Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
    - Yes

    3. Do you support the use of an independent AND/OR bipartisan commission for redistricting?
    - No

    4. Do you support requiring a government-issued photo identification in order to vote at the polls?
    - Yes

    5. Do you support South Dakota transitioning to an open primary election system?
    - No

    6. Do you support prohibiting out-of-state contributions to state ballot initiative committees?
    - No

    7. Other or expanded principles
    - I am in the candidate status so after November I will be an elected official and will learn more about the ins and outs of the system.

    Crime & Public Safety

    1. Do you support capital punishment for certain crimes?
    - Yes

    2. Do you support the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes?
    - No

    3. Should a minor accused of a violent crime be prosecuted as an adult?
    - Yes

    4. Do you support the enforcement of federal immigration laws by state and local police?
    - Yes

    5. Other or expanded principles
    - It depends on the age of the minor and the type of crime committed. for c above.

    Economic

    1. Do you support state government spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
    - Yes

    2. Do you support lowering state taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
    - Yes

    3. Do you support reducing state government regulations on the private sector?
    - Yes

    4. Do you support expanding access to unemployment benefits?
    - No

    5. Do you support requiring welfare applicants to pass a drug test in order to receive benefits?
    - Yes

    6. Do you support an increase of the minimum wage of South Dakota?
    - No

    7. Do you support legalized state-sponsored sports betting in South Dakota?
    - Yes

    8. Other or expanded principles
    - on e) we need to keep in mind that this is a general concept and there are medical exceptionson f) this is an area that the market will control better than regulations

    Education

    1. Do you support adopting federal education standards in South Dakota?
    - Yes

    2. Do you support state funding for charter schools?
    - Yes

    3. Should immigrants unlawfully present in the United States who graduate from South Dakota high schools be eligible for in-state tuition at public universities?
    - No

    4. Other or expanded principles
    - on b) these should be revenue even when possible

    Environment & Energy

    1. Do you support state funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?
    - Yes

    2. Do you support state government regulations of greenhouse gas emissions?
    - Yes

    3. Do you support increasing state funding for clean drinking water initiatives?
    - Yes

    4. Other or expanded principles
    - we need to concentrate on those in need, the aged and youth first then follow with good citizen support

    Gun

    1. Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
    - No

    2. Should background checks be required on gun sales between private citizens at gun shows?
    - Yes

    3. Should teachers be allowed to bring guns into the classroom?
    - Yes

    4. Should a license be required for gun ownership?
    - Yes

    5. Other or expanded principles
    - I support the 2nd amendment I have hunted pheasant, ducks, grouse and deer through the yearswe need to regulate guns but not hamper our sports enthusiasts

    Health

    1. Should the state government increase funding for treatment facilities to combat opioid abuse?
    - Yes

    2. Do you support Medicaid expansion through South Dakota's health care programs?
    - No

    3. Do you support requiring individuals to purchase health care insurance?
    - No

    4. Do you support legislation that grants citizens the right to choose to die through euthanasia?
    - No

    5. Do you support eliminating religious exemptions for vaccinations?
    - No

    6. Other or expanded principles
    - No Answer

    Social

    1. Do you support the inclusion of sexual orientation in South Dakota's anti-discrimination laws?
    - No

    2. Do you support the inclusion of gender identity in South Dakota's anti-discrimination laws?
    - No

    3. Do you support greater efforts by South Dakota state government in closing the pay gap between men and women?
    - Yes

    4. Other or expanded principles
    - No Answer

    Legislative Priorities

    In the following area, please explain in a total of 100 words or less, your top two or three priorities if elected. If they require additional funding for implementation, please explain how you would obtain this funding.
    - I believe we need transparency in government especially at a state level, we need to encourage accountability in requests and spending initiatives and I would have a desire to see more ethics and integrity in legislative actions. Personally I plan to listen, to learn and then to act on behalf of my constituency in District 3 and for the greater good of all of South Dakota.