Education- Graduate of Hastings College (B.A.), 1972; University of Utah (M.S.), 1976; University of Minnesota (M.H.A.), 1987. Family- Two children- Marnie and Brock.

Occupation- Retired hospital CEO. Former- president and CEO, Saint Francis Medical Center, Grand Island. Military service- U.S. Air Force (1972-76). Member- Grand Island Chamber of Commerce; chair, Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation Board; chair, Mid-Plains Community Mental Health Center Board; chair, Nebraska Hospital Association; co-chair, Heartland United Way Campaign; strategic policy committee, American Hospital Association; regional policy committee, American Hospital Association; deacon, Presbyterian Church; Grand Island Rotary.