- Born Minneapolis, MN, January 22, 1959
- Graduated University of Wisconsin-Stout 1982, BS: Business Administration
- 1980-1988: Operations/Sales Manager, EME Audio Systems (Eau Claire, WI)
- 1988-1996: Account Representative, Mel Foster Technical Sales (Edina, MN)
- 1996-2007: Co-owner/VP, NetWork Sales & Marketing (Eden Prairie, MN)
- 2007-Present: Outside Sales, Excellence Marketing, Inc.
- Married, one daughter
