Senator, Minnesota State Senate, District 10, 2013-2023

Candidate, Minnesota State House of Representatives, District 10, 2020

Assistant Minority Leader, Minnesota State Senate, 2015-2016

Candidate, Minnesota State Senate, District 4, 2006

Senator, Minnesota State Senate, District 4, 2002-2006

Mayor, City of Breezy Point, 2000-2002

Former Member, Aging and Long-Term Care Policy Committee, Minnesota State Senate

Member, Asian Carp Task Force

Former Member, Family Care and Aging Committee, Minnesota State Senate

Former Member, Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development Committee, Minnesota State Senate

Former Member, Legislative Energy Commission, Minnesota State Senate

Former Member, Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy Committee, Minnesota State Senate

Broker/Owner, Lakes & Leisure Realty, Incorporated, Breezy Point, 1993-present

President, National Foundation of Women Legislators, 2016-present

Member, Great Lakes Commission, present

Member, Aitkin Chamber of Commerce

Member, Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce

Member, Cuyuna Chamber of Commerce

Member, Ducks Unlimited

Executive Board Member. Past President, Greater Lakes Association of Realtors

Member, Ideal Community Service Organization

Member, Lakeshore Conservation Club

Member, Minnesota Deer Hunters Association

Member, Minnesota Farm Bureau

Member, National Rifle Association (NRA)

Member, Pelican Lake Association

Member, Pelican Lake Conservation Club

Member, Pheasants Forever

Member, Ruffed Grouse Society

Member, Women's Council of Relators

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Inline skating, running, cycling, snow shoeing, skiing, hiking, kayaking, anything that brings her into the great outdoors.