Number of years active in NACo: 12
Years in Public Office: 12
Occupation: County commissioner; insurance/security sales
Education: Master’s degree, University of Nebraska; bachelor’s degree, Nebraska Wesleyan University
The hardest thing I’ve ever done: Watch my wife succumb to the ravages of brain cancer.
Three people (living or dead) I’d invite to dinner: Abraham Lincoln, General Dwight D. Eisenhower and George W. Bush.
A dream I have is to: Have the stock market increase in value.
You’d be surprised to learn that I: Helped my parents farm with horses, started driving a tractor at 8 years old and drove grain trucks at 12 years old.
The most adventurous thing I’ve ever done is: Drive cars way too fast for the conditions.
My favorite way to relax: Reading and working out (running and aerobics).
I’m most proud of: My family and those around me who perform at a superior level.
Every morning I read: The local newspaper.
My favorite meal is: Filet mignon with appropriate accouterments.
My pet peeve is: People who impose their will on others.
My motto is: The harder I work, the luckier I get.
The last book I read was: Truman, by David McCullough.
My favorite movie is: Rain Man, or any movie that I can stay awake through.
My favorite music is: Classical and easy listening.
My favorite president is: Abraham Lincoln.
