AWARDS: 1995 Kansas City Metro Area Symbols of CareGiving; 1996 Missouri State Assoc of LPNs Member of the Year;
MARTIAL ARTS: Gray Sash, Lin Wan Kune Kung Fu 1975; Black Belt, 3rd Degree, Buki Jutsu 1975;
ADVOCACY / NFPs: former board member, secretary, and president: Missouri Brain Injury Association; former board member: National Head Injury Association Board of Directors (now called Brain Injury Association); former Ray County Missouri Red Cross Chairman; former executive director: Tri County Chapter of MOSALPN; former City of Hardin City Councilman;