Born Nov. 23, 1942, in Holdrege.

Education- Graduate of Holdrege High School, 1960; attended Luther Jr. College in Wahoo.

Family- Married Arlene Lucille Brodd, June 24, 1962; two children- Bryce Johnson and Valerie Foster.

Former- Wahoo mayor; manager/CEO, Farmer Cooperatives in Nebraska.

Member- Board member, Wahoo Chamber of Commerce, 2005-present; secretary, Wahoo Community Foundation, 2010-present; Greater Wahoo Economic Development Foundation, 2005-present (president, 2011-12).

Former member- Wahoo City Council, 2007-09 (president); church council, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Wahoo (president); Wahoo Planning and Zoning Board, 2005-06; Shelby Q125, 2003-04 (co-chairman); Shelby Chamber of Commerce, 1998-2004; Nebraska Lutheran Men in Mission (executive director, 1998-2009); Plymouth Community Club, 1992-1998; board member, Annie Jeffery Hospital, 1990-92; Loan and Grant Scholarship secretary, Nebraska Lutheran Men in Mission, 1987-2010; Shelby Chamber of Commerce, 1987-1992 (president, 1989-91); City of McCook Planning and Zoning Board, 1984-85 (chairman); McCook Chamber of Commerce, 1981-1986 (vice president, 1984-86).

Honors and awards- 2010 NCIP Volunteer of the Year; 2010 Nebraska/Iowa Layperson of the Year; 2010 Nebraska Cooperative Hall of Fame; 2009 Governor’s Point of Light; 2007 Distinguished Alumni Award, Luther Jr. College; 2007 Envision Award, Wahoo Chamber of Commerce.