Former Executive Board Member, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) 1868

Delegate, County Democratic Convention

Delgate, District Democratic Convention

Committee Member, Iowa Democratic Central Committee

Committee Member, Polk County Democratic Central Committee

Delegate, State Democratic Convention

Delegate for Jimmy Carter, National Democratic Convention, 1980

No caucus information on file.

Administrative Assistant, Iowa Labor Commissioner, Iowa Division of Labor, present

Former Employee, Polk County Auditor

Former Employee, Polk County Clerk of Court

Former Deputy, Polk County Election Office

Former Deputy, Secretary of State

Volunteer, Family Promise, present

Member, Lutheran Church of the Cross, present

Former Member, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) 1868

Delegate, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)Convention

Delegate, Iowa Federation of Labor Convention

Father's Occupation:

Iowa State Senator

Number of Grandchildren:

9

Priority Issues:

*I believe in supporting working families, increasing the minimum wage and providing a better workplace for all Iowans.

*I believe in a strong investment in education and student achievement, job training, and ensuring the safety of students.

*I will work every day to improve the quality of life for all Iowans.