Elected in 2014 to a four-year term in the Iowa Senate. I represent the people of Johnson, Keokuk and Washington counties.
I currently serve as the ranking member on the Agriculture committee; I also serve on the Ethics, Judiciary, and Natural Resources & Environment committees.
I was born and raised in Oxford, Iowa and have two grown children, Shaun and Megan, with my wife Debbie.
I have been farming for more than 30 years. My wife and I own and operate our family’s century farm, raising livestock and row crops.
I retired as a Lieutenant in the Investigations Division of the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office and served the community for 30 years in law enforcement. I am currently a reserve deputy for the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office. While in investigations I was assigned to the US Attorney’s office Ad Hoc task force on Heroin overdose deaths and was also in charge of the Johnson County Drug Task Force.
I have also served three terms on the Clear Creek Amana School Board.
In 2014 I received the American Legion’s Midwest Region Law Enforcement Officer of the Year and was the national runner-up for the American Legion National Law Officer of the Year. In 2012, I received the Law Enforcement Victim Service award, as well as the Continuous Service Award from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
I have also been involved as an active member of several community organizations, including the Farm Bureau, Knights of Columbus and the Johnson County Cattlemen’s Association. I also served on various law enforcement boards with the goal of increasing public safety in Iowa.
