Personal Mission:
To live my life in a way that encourages other men to live with Integrity.
Action in the World:
Being in a wheelchair for 37 plus years has increased Bert’s caring for others above and beyond most, as well as his energy and attitude about life. Listed are several committees, boards and community organizations that Bert has been involved with over several years.
1962-1976 US Navy
1977-1987 Siouxland Committee For The Handicapped, 8 years as Chairman
1979-1982 Sioux City Schools Equal Opportunity in Education Committee
1980-1986 Siouxland Easter Seals Board, Finance Committee, Vice President, President
1982-1985 Sioux City Human Rights Commission
1991-2010 Siouxland Cares About Drug, Alcohol Abuse & domestic Violence
1991-2005 Frequent Pro-Bono Counseling Sessions
1998-2010 Siouxland Cares Advisory Board
2000-2011 Siouxland Community Drug Court
2005-2008 Three Rivers Independent Living Corporation Board
2008-2009 Three Rivers Independent Living Corporation, Interim Executive Director (probono)
