Dale started his career in the insurance business in 1976 with Bankers Life now The Principal. He is a native of Grand Rapids, MN and moved to Newton Iowa in 1967. He graduated from NHS in 1970 then served 4 years in the US Army. Dale has been very active in the Newton community. He’s served on many boards from the Newton YMCA, Rotary Club and Newton Legion Post 111. He and his wife Shari have two children, and 3 grandsons.