Professional memberships and affiliations
Iowa State Bar Association, since 1981
Bar of the U.S. District Court for Northern District of Iowa, since 1981
American Association for Justice
Iowa Association for Justice
Linn County Bar Association, since 1981
National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
Mediation Services of Eastern Iowa, Roster Mediator
Former Regional Attorney with the Farm Credit System
Education and Honors
Graduate of Creighton University College of Law (J.D. 1981)
Creighton University of Arts & Sciences (B.A., Political Science, 1978)
Elected to Board of Governors, then Vice President of Student Affairs
Creighton University Law Review, 1979-1981; Author of two articles:
Note, Environmental Law: 8th Circuit Survey;
Creighton University Law Review Vol. 13, Number 4 (1980), Pg 1327
Note, Oil and Gas: 8th Circuit Survey;
Creighton University Law Review Vol. 13, Number 4 (1980), Pg 1429
Mediation Training with Steve Sovern and Annie Tucker, 2004
Cedar Rapids Salvation Army, Life member of Advisory Board
Civic Associations and Memberships
Marion Planning and Zoning Board Member, past president
Marion Senior Living Community Foundation Board Member
Birthright Board Member
Cedar Rapids Salvation Army
Marion Metro Kiwanis
Cedar Rapids Literary Club
St. Matthews Catholic Church