Appointed/Elected:

Appointed by Governor Arne Carlson on July 1, 1996.  Elected in 1998, 2004, and 2010. 

Retired on April 1, 2016.

Appointed and assigned to serve statewide as Senior Judge from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2025.

Education:

J.D., cum laude, DePaul University School of Law, 1977
B.A., University of Notre Dame, 1969

Employment:

Public Defender- Ninth Judicial District, 1977-1996
Attorney- Maturi and Undem (Grand Rapids, Minnesota)

Professional Memberships:

Minnesota District Judges Association Criminal Jury Instruction Committee

Former Member- Executive Committee, Minnesota State Public Defenders Association

Community Activities:

Board of Directors- Itasca County Family YMCA
Volunteer Attorney- Itasca County Habitat for Humanity
Advocates Against Domestic Abuse

Military Service:

U.S. Air Force- Pilot, 1969-1974 Recipient

Awards and Honors:

Vietnam Service Medal and three Air Medals