Appointed/Elected:

Appointed to the bench by Governor Tim Pawlenty on Mar. 14, 2005. Elected in 2006, 2012, and 2018. Current term expires Jan. 2025. 

Education:

J.D., Hamline University School of Law, 1989
B.S., University of Minnesota, 1987

Employment:

Assistant County Attorney- Wright County Attorney's Office, 1991-2005
Attorney- Dorn and Edwards, 1989-1991

Professional Memberships:

Minnesota State Bar Association
18th District Bar Association
Minnesota Association of Narcotics Investigators

Community Activities:

High school mock trial judge
Volunteer- Special Olympics
Volunteer- Minnesota Literacy Council (English as a second language)