Assistant Chief Judge Rodney C. Hanson

Appointed/Elected:

Appointed Nov. 6, 2013, by Governor Mark Dayton. Elected in 2016 and 2022. Current term expires Jan. 2029.

Education:

William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1985)

Concordia College (B.A., magna cum laude and Alpha Honor Society, 1982)

Employment:

Partner; Anderson, Larson, Hanson & Saunders P.L.L.P.

Local practice, Willmar, 1985-2013

Qualified neutral and arbitrator, American Arbitration Association

Community Activities:

Basketball referee (2006-present) and Mock Trial Competition, Minnesota State High School League

Class agent, Concordia College Alumni Services, 2004-2014

Member, Vinje Lutheran Church, 1985-present

Board member, Kandiyohi County Area Family YMCA

Past president and board member, United Way of West Central Minnesota

Professional Activities:

Member, Minnesota State Bar Association, 1985-present

Kandiyohi County Bar Association, 1985-present

Minnesota Association for Justice, 1990-2013

President, Twelfth District Bar Association, 2008-2009

Board, Professional Responsibility Commission, 12^th District Bar Association, 1996-2002

Voluntary attorney, Western Minnesota Legal Services, 1985-2013