Director, Montana Department of Commerce, 2010

Appointed, Director, Department of Commerce, State of Montana, July 15, 2010

Executive Director, Montana Democratic Coordinated Campaign, 2002

Representative, Montana State House of Representatives, 1992-1996

Deputy Campaign Manager, Schwinden for Governor, 1979, 1983

Co-Chair, Montana Legislative Leadership '96, 1996

Director, Farmers Union Mutual Insurance Company, 1993-present

Owner/Operator-Schwinden Farms, 1983-present

Deputy Commissioner, Montana Department of Labor and Industry, 2005-2010

Legislative Director/Land Board Advisor, Montana State Auditor, 2003-2005

Consultant, Stillwater Mining Company, 2000-2001

Administrative Officer, Montana Department of Labor and Industry, 1981-1983

Emeritus Member, University of Montana Alumni Association

Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer, Montana Wildlife Federation, 1999-2000