Appointed/Elected:

Appointed by Governor Jesse Ventura on Nov. 9, 2001.  Elected in 2004, 2010, 2016, and 2022. Current term expires Jan. 2029.

Education:

J.D., Washburn University School of Law, 1984
B.A., Washburn University, 1981

Employment:

Solo Practitioner- Warroad, MN, 1994-2001
Assistant Public Defender- Ninth Judicial District, 1997-2001
Assistant Municipal Counsel and Prosecutor- Olathe, KS, 1987-1994

Community Activities:

Board of Directors- Northwest Mentoring Program
Advisory Board- Warroad School of Business Warroad
Youth Hockey Extravaganza Benefit Committee
Warroad Area Women of Today

Awards and Honors:

"Advocacy Achievement Award," Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota, 1997