Appointed/Elected: 

Appointed Oct. 17, 2016, by Governor Mark Dayton. Elected in 2018 and 2024. Current term expires Jan. 2031.

Education:

J.D., William Mitchell College of Law
B.A., Bethel College

Past Employment:

Assistant Kanabec County Attorney
Solo practitioner
Associate attorney, Bjerke Law Offices  

Professional and Community Activities: 

• Board of Directors, Pine Habilitation and Employment, Inc.
• Volunteer judge, Minnesota High School Mock Trial Program
• Former member, Board of Directors, Pine City Chamber of Commerce
• Former volunteer attorney, Ask an Attorney Program