House 2003-08 (District 21B)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served: Brown, Redwood, Watonwan
St. James High School; Secondary; GraduateUniversity of Minnesota; B.S.; Agricultural Education
Spouse: Jaclyn Children: Four children: Greta and Margo (daughters), Thomas and Jake (sons) (all born while he was in office) Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
He became the Executive Director of the Center for Rural Policy and Development after leaving the Legislature.He will run in the special election for the 1st U.S. Congressional District in 2022.Religion provided by Politics in Minnesota the Directory, 2005-2006.