Education:

• University of Iowa, Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance Major (1985)
• Creighton School of Law, J.D. (1988)
  • Law Clerk, ED McBride, Pinal County, Arizona
  • Law Clerk, Douglas County Attorney's Office

Admitted to Practice:

• Nebraska
• U.S. District Court (D. Neb)

Profession Experience:

• Experience within the Office:

  • Chief Deputy, Lancaster County Attorney's Office (2011-2017)
  • Homicide and General Felony Crime
  • Post-Conviction Appellate Practice
  • Arson
  • Narcotics
  • Mental Health Board Commitments

• Other Professional Experience:

  • Deputy County Attorney, Hall County Attorney's Office (1988-1990)
  • Department of  Justice, L.E.C.C. Award for Advancing Justice and Cooperation in Nebraska Law Enforcement (2008)
  • Law Enforcement Academy and In-service Instructor

• Organization Membership:

  • Nebraska County Attorneys Association, President
  • Nebraska County Attorney Standards Advisory Council
  • Nebraska Supreme Court Committee on Problem Solving Courts
  • Nebraska Supreme Court Practice and Procedure Committee
  • Nebraska State Bar Association, Member
  • National County Attorneys Association  
  • Child Advocacy Center Board of Directors
  • Robert Van Pelt Inns of Court, Member
  • Lincoln Bar Association, Member