EDUCATION
Masters Agricultural University of Minnesota St. Paul BS University of Wisconsin. River Falls Animal Science Farm Business Management & Agricultural Business. Played Football and in Choir. Leroy-Ostrander High School Captain of Football team and basketball
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EDUCATION
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Education
Masters – Agricultural University of Minnesota, St. Paul.
BS – University of Wisconsin, River Falls
(Animal Science, Farm Business Management & Agricultural Business)
Played Football and participated in Choir.
Leroy-Ostrander High School – Captain of Football Team and Basketball.
EXPERIENCE
Farmer
1300 acres of Corn, Soybeans, Alfalfa, Beef and Dairy with 3 of 6 adult children. Employer/Supervisor. Direct market beef to consumers.
Agri-Tourism Owner
Own and manage 5 Airbnb and VRBO listings and events.
Business Consultant
Consulting in marketing, finance, accounting, tax management and business planning.
College Instructor
Farm Business Management – Riverland Community College & Fergus Falls MN.
Agricultural Educator
University of Wisconsin & Extension Educator – Economic Development, University of Minnesota.
Additional Roles
High School Agriculture Instructor, FFA Advisor, and Commercial Semi Truck Driver (CDL).
PROVEN LEADERSHIP
- Elected Board Chair of the Midwest Forage Association. Alfalfa is the 3 largest crop in Southeastern Minnesota.
- Testified before Legislative committees several times on business / farm issues
- Worked on National Farm Bill in Washington DC
- Member, NDSU Cover Crop Advisory Team
- Chairperson of Southeast MN Forage Council
- Board member for UM Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture
CERTIFIED ORGANIC FARMER
- Served on MN Dept of Ag Organic Advisory Committee
- Fillmore County Conservation Farmer of the Year
- Member, Fillmore County Beef Producers Board
- Member, Minnesota Farm Bureau and MDA Water Quality Certified Farm
- Minnesota Farmers Union elected Delegate
- Elected District Director for Minnesota Agricultural Educators Association
- Served as President of Minnesota Dairy Advisors
- President, Southeastern Minnesota Chapter of the Sustainable Farming Association
- State Board member of the Minnesota Sustainable Farming Association
FAMILY / COMMUNITY
- Father who raised 6 kids now in their twenties who live in SEMN
- Coached youth softball / soccer
- Serve as court-appointed guardian for my special needs daughter
- I hold a Permit to Carry (2nd™ Amendment supporter)
- Sunday School Teacher
- 4-H Adult Leader
- Member of St. John’s Lutheran Church
- Authored pro-life resolutions
- Born in SEMN Senate District 26 and lifelong resident
- Licensed Private Pilot
PRIORITIES
- FRAUD — Claw back money stolen from taxpayers and enhance oversight. Common sense values and budget priorities.
- JOBS — I have worked in economic development with the University/Bremer Bank Foundation. We need to keep high-paying jobs here and attract more.
- TAX CUT — Reduce state spending and waste. Common sense spending.
- FARM/BUSINESS — As a farmer and business consultant I know what it will take to protect our farms and small businesses and enhance profitability.
- PROTECT LIFE — Protect the unborn, special needs folks like my daughter, and the elderly that need our help and care. All life is precious.
- LAW AND ORDER — Support law enforcement and veterans and reduce crime/anarchy. I have employed several veterans.
- EDUCATION — I have taught High School, University, and Community College. We need to help our students prepare for the jobs of tomorrow.
- HEALTHCARE — Affordable and accessible. We are a healthcare hub in SEMN.
- DEI — Cut discriminatory Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practices. Merit only.