Senator, Minnesota State Senate, 1980-2010

Former President Pro Tempore, Minnesota State Senate, 2007-2009

Commissioner, Redwood County Board of Commissioners, 1972-1980

Member, State Home Economics Advisory Council

Former Pilot, United States Navy

Farmer, retired

Former Member, Board of Directors, Redwood Electric Cooperative

Member, Brown County Historical Society

Member, Ducks Unlimited

Member, Lind House Association

Member/Former President, Lions Club

Member, Minnesota Deer Hunters Association

Member, Pheasants Forever

Former Board Member/Chair of the Board, Redwood County Nursing Home

Member, Wanda Gag House Association