Appointed:

Appointed July 15, 2008, by Governor Tim Pawlenty.  Elected in 2010, 2016, and 2022. Term expires Jan. 2029.

Education:

J.D., Hamline University School of Law in St. Paul, 1991

Bachelor of business administration; University of Wisconsin, Madison; 1988

Employment:

Adjunct Professor, Winona State University, 2011-Present

Assistant Winona County Attorney, 1992-2008

Adjunct professor, Winona State University, 1996-2003

Professional Activities:

Minnesota District Judge Foundation, Board of Directors Member

Criminal Justice Courts Committee

Equal Access to Justice Board Member

Winona County Law Library Board of Directors Member

Winona County Courts Committee Chair

Community Activities:

Winona YMCA, Board of Directors