- Nebraska born and raised on a 240-acre farm/ranch
- 2016 Nebraska Auctioneer of the Year
- 2009 Greater Midwest Livestock Auctioneer Champion and board member since 2010
- 4-time finalist at the International Livestock Contest, Reserve Champion twice
- 12-time finalist at the World Livestock Auctioneer Contest, Reserve Champion
- Partner in Helberg and Nuss Auctions and Realty since 1991
- Sells 3 commercial livestock sales a week