Experience
A Respected Voice with Experience & leadership working for you.
District 13 voters, you elected me four times to the S.D. House of Representatives and have invested in me your time, your experiences, and your knowledge. With your vote, I will take that valuable experience and the leadership opportunities I have had and continue to be your positive, respected voice in the S.D. Senate. You can be assured that I will work with both the executive and legislative branches to find real solutions for you. My colleagues have trusted me with many leadership positions during my years in the S.D. House of Representatives, which are highlighted below.
Chair, House Education Committee (2003-2008)
Past chair and member, House Health & Human Services Comm. (2000-2008)
Chair, Department of Tourism & State Development Agency Review (2008)
Governor’s Partnership for 21st Century Skills (2007-2008)
Teacher’s Compensation Assistance Program Advisory Council (2007-2008)
Governor’s Task Force on State Aid
Legislative Executive Board (2001-2006)
Public Sector Chair, American Legislative Exchange Council, Higher Ed Subcommittee
REACH legislative committee member, EPSCoR (Experimental program to Stimulate Competitive Research
Commissioner, Education Commission of the States
Technology Committee, National Council of State Legislators