Raised in Shakopee and graduated from Shakopee High School

Received a Bachelor of Arts from the College of St. Benedict

Earned a Juris Doctor from William Mitchell Law School

Savage resident for 29 years

Served on the Savage City Council for 17 years

Held careers in both the legal and accounting fields

Published author

Actively volunteer for my church

Married for 32 years, with 2 children and 1 grandchild