Senator, Minnesota State Senate, District 44, 2017-2021

Former District Director/Campaign Manager, Congressman Jim Ramstad, 1999-2002

Former Member, E-12 Finance Committee, Minnesota State Senate

Former Member, E-12 Policy Committee, Minnesota State Senate

Former Chair, Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee, Minnesota State Senate

Former Vice Chair, Jobs and Economic Growth Finance and Policy Committee, Minnesota State Senate

Former Member, Taxes Committee, Minnesota State Senate

Former Board Member; Advisory Board Member, Tee It Up for the Troops, 2011-present

Owner, The Anderson Group, present

Former Board Member, Heritage Christian Academy Foundation

Former Director of Business Development, Touchpoint Restaurant Innovations, 2014-2015

Former President/Chief Executive Officer, Tee It Up for the Troops, 2012-2013

Senior Aide to Governor, Pawlenty for President/Freedom First PAC, 2011

Former Deputy Chief of Staff, Governor Tim Pawlenty, 2003-2010

Former Vice President and Co-Owner, O.L.A. Enterprises and Anderson Printing, 1998-1999

Member, Plymouth Covenant Church, present

Vounteer, Families Moving Forward

Former Volunteer, Loaves & Fishes

Former Volunteer, Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge

Former Volunteer, Watch Dads of Great Students (DOGS)

Former Coach, Youth Football/Soccer

Former Executive Vice President, National Christian Foundation Twin Cities, 2011-2012

Favorite Quote:

"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free." - Ronald Reagan

"From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked." - Luke 12:48

"We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." - Thomas Jefferson, The Declaration of Independence

"Everybody can be great. Because anybody can serve." - Martin Luther King, Jr.

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Time with the family, serving the community, exploring Minnesota, golf, and rollerblading

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

I am running because the lessons I learned about customer service, fiscal discipline and hard work at my dad's gas station as a kid are the values we all share and the values we need in St. Paul.

I am running because we need to cut taxes and reduce government waste. We need government that is accountable and focused, one that lives within its means, just like we do.

I am running because it is too hard, too risky, and too costly to build and run small businesses in Minnesota. Taxes are too high, government interventions are too extreme and family earnings are stagnant because of it. Getting government out of the way will allow employers to create and keep jobs for our families and communities.

I am running because the schools are among the best in the nation and we need a watchdog to ensure they maintain a high standard. Successful schools result from families having choices and school districts simply refusing to let students fail. Continuing to support our high-performing schools in our area by not just throwing more money into failed educational programs but working with our leaders to bring innovation and reform Minnesota families deserve.

I am running because we need to make long-term and sustained investment in our transportation system. It must be safe and reliable for our families and businesses to move about their lives, while making sure that we receive the greatest value for every dollar invested.

I am running because I want to continue my lifetime passion for service and leave a better Minnesota for our two girls and the next generations to come.