Representative, Minnesota House of Representatives, District 17A, 2014-2023

Candidate, Minnesota State House of Representatives, District 17A, 2012, 2020

Former Vice Chair, Agriculture Finance Committee, Minnesota State House of Representatives

Former Member, Agriculture Policy Committee, Minnesota State House of Representatives

Former Member, Agriculture and Food Finance and Policy Division, Minnesota State House of Representatives

Member, Agriculture and Renewable Energy Committee, Economic Development Commission, Kandiyohi County and Willmar

Former Member, Capital Investment Division, Minnesota State House of Representatives

Former Member, Greater Minnesota Economic and Workforce Development Policy Committee, Minnesota State House of Representatives

Former Member, Legacy Funding Finance Committee, Minnesota State House of Representatives

Former Chair, Legislative Coordinating Commission, Minnesota State House of Representatives

Former Member, Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance and Policy Division, Minnesota State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Aging and Long-Term Care, Minnesota State House of Representatives

Former Member, Transportation Finance Committee, Minnesota State House of Representatives

Former Member, Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy Division, Minnesota State House of Representatives

Owner, Development Partners, 2005-present

Owner, Signature Painting, present

Consultant, Feedlogic

Served, United States Army Reserves

Coach, Varsity Track

Consultant, Willmar Poultry

Board Member, Barn Theater

Volunteer, Central Minnesota Christian School, Prinsburg

Consultant, Innwest Technology Campus

Volunteer, University of Minnesota

Number of Grandchildren:

4

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

It's easier to say first why I am not running: a.) I am not looking for a job. I have enough work on my own and why would I want to find work that keeps me away from my family for several months in the spring?; b.) This is not an ego trip. I consider the title "Representative" as one of humility and respect. The idea of representing others is a heavy responsibility I do not take lightly. Personally, I gain my satisfaction not through a title but in my faith and family.

So, why am I running? I think we can do better in this state. The leaders we now have are disregarding the interests of us in West-central Minnesota. Tax policy is hurting our small businesses. Regulations burden our farmers. Education is not what it could be. Family values are continually under attack by liberal St. Paul thinking. I am running because I believe I have the skills necessary to serve my district well. I believe everyone has a responsibility to serve our communities, state, and country in some capacity, if even to vote. This is how I can serve at this time.