Education:

South Dakota State University (B.S. 1981)
William Mitchell College of Law (J.D. 1985)

Professional Experience:

In private law practice 1985 - 2000 
Swift County Attorney 1990 - 2000
Appointed to District Court on June 30, 2000

Elected in 2002, 2008, 2014, and 2020. Retired on Feb. 9, 2024. Appointed and assigned to serve statewide as Senior Judge from May 31, 2024, to June 30, 2025.

Bar Admission:

Admitted to Minnesota Bar in 1985.

Memberships:

Member of Minnesota State Bar Ass'n. and 12th District Bar Ass'n. since 1985.