University of South Dakota (Bachelor of Arts, 1978). Creighton University (Juris Doctor, 1982).
Working as a partner of ADAMS, HOWE & ZOSS, Professional Corporation Admitted to the bar, 1983, Iowa, Nebraska, United States. District Court, District of Nebraska and United States. District Court, Southern and Northern Districts of Iowa.
1986, United States.
Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit.
Polk County, Iowa State (Member, Young Lawyers Section, Bridge the Gap Committee), Nebraska State and American (Member, Corporation.