Awards & Recognition
★John Maxwell Leadership Awards - recognized as one of the top three leaders in business
★Legacy Award from The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development
★Contributed to Buckle's Forbes recognition for Best Customer Service
Notable Facts
→47-year career at Buckle starting as part-time salesperson at age 14
→Served on Buckle's Board of Directors since February 2018
→Earned $2.34 million in total compensation as EVP
→Managed 441+ retail stores across 42 states
→Recently retired in February 2026 after nearly 50 years with company
→Served as keynote speaker for Young Professionals leadership training
→Judge for Great Bend Economic Development 'Shark Tank' competition