Life long resident of Minnesota - living currently in Lake Elmo for the past 15 years, Married over 20 years to wife Michelle, father of 3 busy children.

All American, 13 time award recipient; AFLIC, 11 time award recipient, Gold Key Business Award, Life Diamond, two time award recipient

National Federation of Small Businesses, City of Plymouth Firefighters Relief Association

Fireman in Plymouth, Minnesota for 12 years, District sales manager for American Family in Cincinnati, Ohio for 2 1/2 years, Insurance Catastrophe adjuster for 12 years