Appointed/Elected:
Appointed by Governor Tim Pawlenty on Jan. 1, 2008. Elected in 2010, 2016, and 2022. Current term expires Jan. 2029.
Education:
The George Washington University National Law Center, J.D., 1984
Carleton College, B.A., political science (cum laude), 1981
Employment:
Assistant Anoka County Attorney, 1990-2007
Assistant Wright County Attorney, 1988-90
Executive Director, Attorney and Volunteer Attorney Coordinator, Legal Assistance of Dakota County, 1986-88
Private practice and volunteer Attorney, Mid-Minnesota Legal Assistance, 1984-85
Professional Memberships:
Anoka County Bar Association
Minnesota State Bar Association – Public Lawyers Section
Minnesota District Judges Association
National District Attorneys’ Association (past member)
National College of District Attorneys – Alumni Association
Minnesota County Attorneys’ Association (past member)
Professional and Community Activities:
Faculty/Speaker, Trial Advocacy courses sponsored by the National District Attorneys’ Association (2001-07)
Speaker, Minnesota County Attorneys’ Association (1995-2006)
Judge and team coach, Minnesota State Bar Association High School Mock Trial Competitions
Investigator, Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board’s 21st District Ethics Committee (2007)
Assistant soccer coach, Lino Lakes Park & Recreation (2007)