Born June 3, 1953 - Elkhorn, Nebraska

Grew up on family's farm and cattle feeding operation.

Attended Sam Houston State University 1971-74.

Commodity Broker on Chicago Mercantile Exchange from 1978-82.

Started one of the Midwest's largest C-band dish dealerships, E.T. Installations, working with Birdview Satellite Corporation, from 1984-88.

Developed C-band rural, television programming from 1988-91.

Director of Sales for Superior Livestock Auction, the first satellite-delivered video cattle auction, 1992-96.

Formed RFD Communications, Inc.. to launch a DBS television service to serve rural America and agriculture. Launched RFD-TV in December/2000 on DISH Network. Distribution expanded to DIRECTV in March/2002, Mediacom Cable September/2002, and the NCTC in January/2003.

Currently serves as President of RFD Communications, Inc. (RFD-TV)

Father of 2 daughers - Raquel (19), and Gatsby (16). Continues to live near his family's farm, where his brother continues to raise corn & soybeans.