As a Partner at Peoples Company, a farm management and real estate business, I served as a farm manager and agricultural realtor. In addition, I own and operate several local farms. In the past I merchandised grain for two international grain trading companies, and managed three different grain elevators over a career in business and farming that spans three decades. My long career in agriculture and family farming gives me a unique perspective on what drives Iowa’s economy, as well as an in-depth understanding of Iowa’s agricultural production, bi-products and related manufacturing industries.

In addition to my military service, my community service includes Stewardship Committee Leader and Deacon at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Ankeny. I was also a Cub Scout Pack 87 leader and Boy Scout Troup 188 Leader over a twelve year period.

My wife Marvis and I have 2 children and we celebrated our 25th wedding Anniversary in February 2012. Our son, a 2011 Iowa State University graduate, and our daughter, a 2012 graduate of Iowa State University, are both graduates of the Ankeny School district.