I am originally from Watford City and have an industrial engineering degree from NDSU. I began my career with Nodak Insurance in 2004. My area of expertise is agriculture, drawing from my childhood on the farm and ranch northeast of Watford City.

Community involvement:

• Church Council
• Dollars for Scholars board member
• McKenzie County Economic Development Committee board member

My wife, Renae, and I have five daughters - Amanda, Katie, Brooke, Emma and Jessica.