Appointed/Elected:

Appointed June 3, 2013, by Governor Mark Dayton. Elected in 2014 and 2020. Current term expires Jan. 2027.

Education:

J.D., Merit Scholar, Dean's List, Hamline University School of Law

B.S., cum laude, University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh

Employment:

Benton County Attorney, 2000-2013

First Assistant Benton County Attorney, 1998-2000

Assistant Benton County Attorney, 1990-1998

City Attorney, City of Minneapolis, 1989-1990

Professional Memberships:

Minnesota State Bar Association

Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity

Former chair, Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force Board of Directors

Former chair, Central MN Major Crime Investigation Unit Board of Directors

Former member, Minnesota County Attorney Association

Community Activites:

President, Benton County Law Library Board

Member, Sauk Rapids Lions Club

Member, Adopt-a-River Program

Awards:

American Jurisprudence Award