BACKGROUND:
Married 27 years to wife Jennifer
Two daughters Caitlin 24, Megan 21 both are graduates of Anoka High School
Resident of Anoka since 1987
QUALIFICATIONS:
Appointed District Court Judge on Oct. 3, 2007 by Governor Tim Pawlenty,
after screening and recommendation by the non-partisan Commission on
Judicial Selection.
LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:
Minnesota District Judges' Association
Minnesota State Bar Association
Anoka County Bar Association and Past President
Former President Board of Directors of Anoka County Judicare Legal Services
Judge and Coach, Minnesota State High School Mock Trial Competitions
Past Instructor at Hamline Law School
EDUCATION:
St. Cloud State University B.S.
William Mitchell College of Law J.D.
EXPERIENCE:
Law Firm of Randall, Goodrich, and Fitzpatrick (1986-2007)
21 Years as a Municipal Prosecutor:
Ramsey, East Bethel, Burns, OakGrove, Bethel and Linwood
Served as a Special Assistant Anoka County Attorney 2003-2007
Prosecutor, Blue Earth County Attorney's Office
Past High School History Teacher - Osseo Senior High
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
Board Member and Chair of the Anoka Planning Commission 1999-2007
Volunteer Law Day Speaker
Volunteer St. Stephen's Church Summerfest