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 since 1995

Served on the Savage City Council for 17 years

Became Savage Mayor in 2025

Held careers in both the legal and accounting fields

Published author

Actively volunteer for my church

Married for 34 years, with 2 children and 1 grandchild