Many years ago, a Priest shared some words of wisdom with me that I will never forget. He told me, ‘If you don’t hear babies crying in the pews, you just as well lock the doors because your church is dying’. I like to apply this wisdom to the agricultural and community organizations I am involved in. I invest my time and energy for my community and other organizations for the next generation. I’m always working to make things better for our children and grandchildren. I feel that if you have been blessed in your life, like we have been, you should take the time to give back.
Over the years, I have made time to give back to the local community as well as South Dakota’s greater agriculture community. I currently serve on the Beef Industry Council Executive Committee and have been on the South Dakota Farmers Union State Board of Directors since 2018. I am a member of the South Dakota Stockgrowers, R-CALF, Reliance Area Community Development Group, St. Mary’s Catholic Church Council, and the Reliance Volunteer Fire Department, as well as a supervisor on the Oacoma Township Board. I have served on the Chamberlain School Board and I am a past leader of the Missouri Valley Horseman’s Club. Brenda and I also actively support 4-H and high school rodeo.
