1960
Earns a Bachelor of Arts in music education from Hastings College.
1961
Receives a Master of Arts in instrumental music education from the University of Northern Colorado.
1977
Is a church organist for the Zion Lutheran Church and United Church of Christ Foundational Church through today.
2000
Is recognized as one of 50 Band Directors in the United States Who Made a Difference.
2001
Is a staff member for the Nebraska Ambassador of Music through today.
2009
Retires from his role as a band director; Is recognized as an Outstanding Music Educator via the National Association for Music Education.
2009
Serves as a part-time instructor for the music department at the University of Nebraska Omaha until 2020.
2010
Is recognized as an Outstanding Music Educator via the National Association for Music Education.