House 2015-2022 (District 30B); Senate 2023-Present (District 30)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Anoka, Hennepin, Sherburne, Wright
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
Birth Place:
,
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Germany
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: Hispanic, Latino or Spanish Origin
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Dayton
Occupation (when first elected):
Computer Security Specialist, Small-Business Owner, College Instructor, Real Estate Agent
EDUCATION
Spring Lake Park High School; Secondary;
Anoka-Ramsey Community College; PSEO classes
University of Minnesota;
Century College; Law Enforcement
Metropolitan State University; B.S.; Law Enforcement
Metropolitan State University; B.A.S.; Computer Forensics
University of Minnesota; M.B.A.;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Municipal Council/Aldermen:
Dayton, Minnesota (City Council);
[Dates Unknown]
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He was born on a US Army base in Germany (2016 campaign website).
He is Hispanic. (MinnPost, September 12, 2016) He and Rep. Jon Koznick "are the first-ever Latino Republicans to serve in the Minnesota Legislature." (MPR, October 27, 2015)
He announced his intention to run for Senate District 30 in 2022.