Appointed/Elected:

Appointed by Governor Tim Pawlenty on Nov. 16, 2005. Elected in 2008, 2014, and 2020. Current term expires Jan. 2027.

Education:

J.D., Hamline University School of Law, 1987
B.A., Music, Minnesota State University (Mankato), 1983

Employment:

Attorney- Mackenzie and Gustafson, 1989-2005
Assistant attorney- Nicollet County, 1989-2005
Law Clerk- 5th Judicial District, 1987-1989

Professional Memberships:

Minnesota State Bar Association
Minnesota County Attorneys Association
St. Peter Lawyers Association
Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Community Activities:

Board member/second vice president- St. Peter Hockey Association
Violinist- Mankato Symphony Orchestra
Board Member- St. Peter Education Foundation
Past President- St. Peter Lutheran Church and School
Former Member- St. Peter Heritage Preservation Commission
St. Peter Chamber of Commerce
Friends of the St. Peter Library
St. Peter Jaycees
Former Mock Trial Coach- St. Peter High School