Born in Overbrook, Kansas and a graduate of the University of Kansas, this individual has left his imprint in Track in every school he has attended and coached at.
- He was 2 time State champion in the mile in high school.
- He won 13 individual conference championships in Cross Country, mile and 2-mile runs in track while attending college.
- He has spent 5 years coaching high school track and 14 years at Drake.
- While at Drake he has coached 15 Missouri Valley Conference Championships in Track and Cross Country.
- President of NCAA Cross Country Coaches.
- Member of the U.S. Olympic Committee, 4 years.
- Member of the NCAA Track and Field Rules Committee.
- President of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletes.
- Drake Relays Director.