Born in Luverne, Mn. Graduated 1967

St John’s University, 1967- 1971 Bachelor of Arts degree

Wm Mitchell College of Law 1972- 1976 Juris Doctor degree

Employment:

     Skewes, Klosterbuer and Connell 1976-1987

     Rock County Attorney  1976-1987

     District Judge, 5th Judicial District. 1987-2011

     Mediator: 2012- present

Professional :

     President, Minnesota District Judges Association 2001-2002

     Began Rock-Nobles County Drug Court 2010

     Served on numerous statewide committees as a Judge

Personal:

     Married, spouse Connie, 3 children, 8 grandchildren including 1 Edina daughter-in-law and 1 Edina son-in-law!