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:
Religion provided by Politics in Minnesota the Directory, 2005-2006.He became the Executive Director of the Center for Rural Policy and Development after leaving the Legislature.