Appointed/Elected:

Appointed September 9, 2024. Current term expires Jan. 2027. 
Appointed by Governor Tim Walz.
 

Education:

University of Minnesota School of Law, J.D.
University of Minnesota, B.A. Political Science & History
 

Employment:

• Criminal Division Chief, Stearns County Attorney’s Office, 2017-2024
• Assistant Stearns County Attorney, Stearns County Attorney’s Office, 2010-2017
• Law Clerk, Stearns County Attorney’s Office, 2009-2010

Professional Memberships:

• John E. Simonett Inns of Court
• Stearns Benton Bar Association

Professional and Community Activities:

• Central Minnesota Human Trafficking Multi-Disciplinary Team, Former Member
• High School Mock Trial Judge, Volunteer
• Minnesota County Attorneys Association Appellate Advisory Committee, Former Member
• Minnesota County Attorneys Association Trial School, Former Faculty Member
• Project Connect, Volunteer
• Stearns County Domestic Violence Partnership, Former Member
• Stearns County Opioid Community Advisory Committee, Former Member
• Stearns County Substance Abuse Court Steering Committee, Former Member

Additional Information:

• Girls Youth Sports, Volunteer Coach
• 2023 Meritorious Service Award, Minnesota County Attorneys Association