I'm a fifth generation Minnesotan that grew up on a dairy in a township near Howard Lake, MN. Now Genevieve and I are small business owners specializing in native landscaping, garden design and ecological services. I've been active in the community as a Saint Peter City Councilmember from 2012-2019, member of the Region 9 commission, and as a board member for the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities.

I was elected State Representative in 2018. I relied upon my abilities and reputation as an elected official to bring citizens and officials together in order to build on the concept of a stronger community. As an advocate for Greater Minnesota, I've already proven to be a representative that provided for constituents.