ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Started running track at an early age in Gary, Indiana. Competed in Cross Country and Track. Continued running for seven years after competing for Drake University. Won several City and Conference 880yd championships and ran on several City and Conference Mile Relay teams. Placed 2nd twice and 3rd once in the 880yd run at the State Meet in Indiana. Ran on three State Championship Mile Relay teams. His school record in the 880yd run still stands today. Ranked in the top 10 Internationally for three years during his post graduate competition specializing in the 400 meter hurdles. He coached High School Track, both in Iowa and Indiana, where he had several competitors qualify for the their State Meets. He won over 50 dual and triangular meets in the eight years of coaching.
HONORS: Officiated his first meet in 1959 at the Pan Am Games as an Umpire. Worked several meets at Notre Dame, Purdue and Valporaiso University as an Umpire from 1960 thru 1963. Joined the Drake Relays staff in 1964 as an Umpire Was named Assistant Chief Umpire 1970 and was elevated to Chief Umpire in 1971 served in that capacity until 1998. Was named Supervisor of Officials for Drake in 1996. He has officiated at both the Boys and Girls High School State Meets for many years. Other Meets; 14 NCAA National Outdoor Championships, numerous Missouri Valley, Gateway, Central Collegiate Championships, Big 8, Big 10, Big 12 Indoor and Outdoor Championships. Worked at three Olympic Trial Meets and the 1984 Olympics.