Qualifications

Education:

  • MBA, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota
  • Masters of Electrical Engineering, University of Minnesota
  • B.S. Electrical Engineering, University of North Dakota
  • National League of Cities – Diamond Cum Laude Education Certificate
  • CFA Institute Affiliate Member (passed Level III exam)
  • Urban Land Institute – Full Member
  • Strongtowns

Experience:

  • IBM / Hitachi GST 1999-2006
  • Think Mutual Bank 2006-2008
  • Elite Consulting Inc. 2008 – present
  • Rochester City Council 2009-present
  • National League of Cities Community & Economic Development Board 2009-2019
  • National League of Cities Transportation & Infrastructure Development Committee 2019-present
  • Urban Land Institute – National Healthy Corridors Taskforce
  • League of Minnesota Cities – Community & Economic Development

Community:

  • Rochester Public Utilities Board of Directors 2013-present
  • Rochester Energy Commission 2009-2018
  • Bamber Valley PTA
  • Holy Spirit Catholic Church Finance Council
  • Church of the Resurrection Finance Council
  • Knights of Columbus – Holy Spirit Catholic Church
  • IEEE
  • CFA Institute of Minnesota

Key Endorsements & Awards:

  • 2020 Sierra Club Endorsement
  • 2018 Community Design Excellence Award – Minnesota Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects
  • 2008, 2012, 2016 Rochester Post Bulletin Endorsement ( The Post Bulletin discontinued endorsements in 2018)
  • 2011 Friend of the Family Award (GLCS)