AA Degree – Miles Community College: 1964
					BS Degree – Business Major -- Dickinson State University: 1966
					MS Degree –Business and Marketing – Montana State University-Bozeman: 1972
					
					Montana Association of Livestock Markets Association Executive Director—Present
					Montana Ag Safety Program Coordinator– Present
					Montana Farm Bureau Livestock Advisor – Present
					Montana Department of Livestock Safety Trainer – Present
					Montana Agriculture Coalition – Present
					Montana State University 2008 Outstanding Ag Leadership Award
					
					Miles Community College Director of Student Affairs, Assistant Basketball Coach and Assistant Rodeo Coach: 1970-1974
					MT Department of Livestock Administrator & Board of Livestock Executive Director: 1974 – 1992
					Served on National Electronic ID Committee Board of Directors
					Governor’s Ad-Hoc Agriculture Committee Chair 
					U.S. Animal Health Association 
					National Cattleman’s Association Technical Advisor 
					Montana Farmers Stockman Monthly Columnist 
					Montana Beef Council
					Government Affairs Representative and Service for
					Montana Dairy Association, Woolgrowers Association
					Cattlewomen Association
					Meat Processors Association
					Farm Bureau
					Livestock Auction Markets Association
					“Acclaimed Montana Statesman, Encourager, and “Friend of Agriculture”