I’ve lived in Shoreview in the same house for 27 years with my wife Michelle. We raised our two kids here and they graduated from the Mounds View Public Schools. I’ve been involved over the years in various public roles.

• Member, Shoreview Energy Action Team set up with Xcel Energy 2023-2024
• Shoreview Citizen of the Year 2021
• Shoreview Citizens Academy 2023
• Initiated and operated the recycling program at the Slice of Shoreview for 20 years starting in 2001
• Elected supervisor, Ramsey Conservation District 2013-2016
• State Legislator, Minnesota House of Representatives, 2007-2010
• Minnesota Water Steward and Water Conservation Advisor
• Shoreview Green Community Award Winner
• Former member and Chair, Shoreview Environmental Quality Committee, 1999-2004
• Currently Administrator, Minnesota Clean Water Council