Education

• Neosho High School graduate, May 1966
  
• Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, June 1970, Harding University, Searcy, AR

Related Experience

• Agri-business owner for over 40 years
  
• Employer for over 25 years
  
• Continuing education in agriculture/animal husbandry related areas
  
• Former board member/officer of MFA agri-business
  
• Former committee member for Mid-America Dairy

Community Involvement

• Member and elder Hillcrest Church of Christ
  
• Bible class teacher for approximately 38 years
  
• Member of Friends of the Library (Neosho/Newton County Library)
  
• Neosho Christian School executive board member
  
• Former member of Extension Council
  
• Sponsor of Reiboldt Farms girls’ softball teams
  
• Supporter of various youth group and sports activities
  
• Host of numerous elementary school groups for farm tours and activities
  
• Supporter of public and private schools
• Bought a Smartboard for Neosho R-5 School District

Awards and Honors

• Newton Country Outstanding Achievement Award
  
• State Achievement Award
  
• Harding University Business Associate (a recognition for working with young people)

Military Service

• Missouri National Guard