Began role as President and CEO of Truman Heartland Community Foundation in January 2010. Began nonprofit career in 1982 after graduating from Rockhurst University. Was with United Way for 23 years and lead the campaign staff for the local United Way. In 2006 joined the American Lung Association of the Central States (3 1/2 years). Graduate of O'Hara High School. BA Rockhurst University and Masters in Public Administration from UMKC. Spouse Nancy, three children with youngest in graduate school.