I was born and raised in International Falls, MN. For 33 years I was the Administrator/CEO of a Long-Term Care Facility. I have developed a strong servant leadership style designed to protect my residents, families, and staff. This industry is challenging requiring skills in leadership, finance, negotiating, and in lobbying for

favorable legislation. After I retired from that industry, I took up a new career as the Executive Director of Mora Housing and Redevelopment Authority. This has led to a passion for providing affordable and stable housing. I have served on city council, Mayor of Mora, EDA for Mora and Kanabec County. I was on Mora Chamber of Commerce, Kanabec Hospital Board.