In 1979, Anderson earned a MEd in Vocational Administration from Colorado State University.

In 1980, Anderson earned a PhD in Administration and Supervision from Colorado State University.

On November 8, 2016, Anderson won the election and became a Republican member of Montana House of Representatives for District 20.

[8][9] While Anderson was a Principal of Custer County District High School from 1982-2002, James Jensen, an athletic trainer, was allegedly sexually abused students there.

In 2019, Anderson faced pressure from a county Republican leader to resign from his legislative position.