Senator, Minnesota State Senate, 2006-2012

Assistant Minority Leader, Minnesota State Senate, 2007-2011

Candidate, Minnesota State Senate, District 13, 2002

Finance Chair, Kandiyohi County Republicans, 1996-1997

Member, Kandiyohi County Republicans, 1981-1989

No caucus information on file.

Owner, Gimse Brothers Incorporated, 2000-present

Natural Gas Pipeline Maintenance, Northern Natural Gas Company, 1983-1998

Automotive Technology, Chrysler Dealership, 1981-1983

Specialist, United States Army, Germany/United States, 1975-1979

Member, Board of Directors, Willmar Elks Club

Member, Board of Trustees, Willmar Veterans of Foreign Wars

Member, Ducks Unlimited

Member, Experimental Aircraft Association

Member, Fraternal Order of Eagles

Member, Kandiyohi County Historical Society

Member, Knights of Columbus

Member, Minnesota Deer Hunters Association

Member, Minnesota Turkey Hunters Association

Member, National Rifle Association

Member, Pheasants Forever

Member, Rocky Mountain Elks Association

Member, Saint Mary's Catholic Church

Member, West Central Association of Realtors

Member, West Central Builders Association

Member, Willmar Area Chamber of Commerce

Former President, Willmar Elks Club

Board Co-Chair, Kandiyohi County Republicans, 1995-1998