Bar Associations: Washington, 1965; U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington, 1966; U.S. Tax Court, 1978; Cowlitz County Bar Association (President, 1978-1979).

Education; Willamette University (B.S., 1960; J.D., 1962). Phi Delta Phi Fraternity. Participant in College of Advocacy (San Francisco, 1973), Hastings College of Law and Loyola University School of Law. Instructor, Business Law, Lower Columbia College, 1975. Longview Assistant Corporation Counsel, 1983 to 1988. Judge Pro Tem, Cowlitz County District Court, 1975-1976; Longview Municipal Court, 1975-1976. U.S. Army, (E-5) active duty 1963-1965; Lt., JAGC, USNR, 1966-1975.

Member: Longview Rotary Club, Community Concert Association (Past Board Member), River Cities Chambers of Commerce (Legal Counsel 1999-2000). Recipient of Reader's Choice Awards, "Best Attorney" (1993), The Cowlitz County Advocate. Tutor, Washington State Law Clerk Program (2000-2004)