House 2007-2012 (District 18A)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served: McLeod, Meeker
Silver Lake High School; Secondary; GraduateSt. Cloud State College; Attended College; Business and Management CoursesWillmar Community College; A.S.; Agricultural Business
Spouse: Widower Children: Three children: (sons) Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
He grew up on a farm.He ran unsuccessfully for the Republican party endorsement in House District 18B in 2012. He lost the endorsement to Glenn Gruenhagen.He was a member of the Church of the Holy Family in Silver Lake, Minnesota.Religion provided by the 2006 WCCO TV Voters' Guide.He announced his intention to run for House district 17A in the 2022 election, but he did not file as a candidate.