Leadership Starts with Community
Community always has and always will continue to be of high importance to me. By working directly with local organizations, I have gained a deep understanding of the challenges residents face and the solutions that make the biggest difference. In the last 30 years, my background was shaped by a blend of different volunteer experiences–here’s just a sample:
Served as a board member, chair and President of the Edina Football Association, helping oversee operations, teaching young men–and one young woman–sportmanship and athletic teamwork, and protecting nonprofit funds from fraud. There I also assisted Edina Mayor Jim Hovland in coordination with the city and other sports organizations in financing and building Edina’s Sports Dome, a major community asset within our District.
Mentored youth groups of all ages through programs like Cub Scouts, Big Brothers and Sisters of America, & YMCA sports coaching.
Followed my passion for music, arts and education by serving as board member and President of the non-profit Minnesota Music Academy, supporting, educating and promoting MN-based artists and our creative and economic communities.
With a long-standing commitment to service and a willingness to give back— staying connected to the community I hope to represent is exactly what I am going to do. I’ll continue to be a strong advocate for all the 80,000+ constituents in Senate District 50, and Minnesota, for creative, community solutions for all.
