Representative, Minnesota State House of Representatives, District 25B, 2017-2021

Candidate, Minnesota State House of Representatives, District 25B, 2018

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

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

Former Vice Chair, Government Operations Committee, Minnesota State House of Representatives

Former Member, Greater Minnesota Jobs and Economic Development Finance Division, Minnesota State House of Representatives

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

Former Member, National REALTORS Ethics and Professional Standards Committee

Former Member, Subcommittee on Claims, Minnesota State House of Representatives

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

Owner, RE/MAX of Rochester, 2007-present

Managing Broker, RE/MAX of Rochester, 1995-2007

Public School Band Director, Lee County, Vinton, Urbana, and Elgin Iowa, 1972-1988

Served, National Guard, 1971-1972

Former Member, Minnesota REALTOR Association Board of Directors

Former President, Rochester Association of REALTORS

Former Chair, Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce, 1999-2011

Past Member, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 2005-2010

Former President, Minnesota Association of Realtors, 2006-2007

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

In today's public dialogue, I am drawn to participate as a voice for civility, a voice of inclusion, and a voice of temperament. It seems evident now, that to support absoluteness of one's views and goals, is to be bound to narrow mindedness and to be deaf to the voices of others. Frustration is expressed often in response to bullying and hatred in today's social and civic environment.

It is common in many cultures and religions to hold that if something is true, it is true to all and will be seen as true by all. In my opinion, the tenets of democracy hold us to expect that the best path, the wise understanding, is only available when one has considered all points of view and accounted for many voices. Wisdom is from having lived many lives and endured challenge to know other paths in life.

I am honored by this opportunity and given life and purpose to serve as a legislator and representative. Through the campaign I will be visiting my neighbors to listen for what is important to the voters. Through this effort I hope to develop sound public statements that are shared by many. As we talk, we don't abandon the lens we look through but rather open additional lenses into the public condition. I am seeking diversity of culture and thought in speaking and sharing ideas. We need help in forming this campaign for the neighbors in MN District 25B. Contact me to participate. Join us.