I have lived in the Hastings area most of my life except for a stint in Central Minnesota during my college years. I am a graduate of Hastings High School and Saint John's University in Collegeville, Minnesota. My real estate career began in 2002 where my focus has been first-time home buyers and entry level housing.

In 2005, I personally began investing in commercial property and coin laundromats. Recently I ventured into the commercial side of real estate with my business partner Pam Holzem.

Community involvement is core to who I am as person and business professional. I am actively involved in my church, serve on the Hastings YMCA Board, Vice-President of the Hastings Alumni Association, Class Chair for Saint John's University Class of 2001, and represent Hastings as an At-Large City Councilmember.