Bio:
Resident of McPherson since 1979
MBA from the University of Colorado ,Colorado Springs; Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM); Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)
Wife. Kathy; four children and six grandchildren.
Worked at Farmers Alliance for 18 years in various positions with the last position being Executive Vice President
Since 1997, President of Savant Services, LC; working as a strategic management consultant
Military Service:
Served in the United States Marine Corps in Vietnam as a company commander and as liaison officer to the General staff. Medically retired from wounds received in 1968.
Strategic Planning consulting with local governmental entities:
McPherson County
Marion County
McPherson Board of Public Utilities
Prior volunteer service on local boards and committees:
Boards
Kansas Award for Excellence Board Member
Memorial Hospital Board
Center for Board and Leadership Development Board
Kansas Area 1, Local Workforce Investment Board
Committees
Co-Chairman, McPherson Vision 2010
McPherson Chamber of Commerce, Affordable Housing Committee
McPherson Chamber of Commerce, Streets and Highways Committee
One of McPherson’s representatives on K-61 Highway Project
USD 418 Curriculum Committee
Personal Traits:
Leadership
Vision
Openness
Trustworthiness