Married to my wife, Kate, since 1999 and have two daughters., Resided in the Watertown Community since 1993, Was born and raised in Toronto, SD

Attending church and singing with our family on Sunday mornings, Walleye fishing; Pheasant, deer, duck and goose hunting, Eating grilled fish and steak with a fine bottle of Shiraz while visiting with friends and family

Life Diamond, 5 time award recipient, All Lines Leader, 2004 - 2005; All-Star Leader, 2009; Life Leader Conference, 1999, All American, 22 time award recipient; AFLIC, 18 time award recipient

Organized the Boy's and Girl's Club Kid's Fishing for the Watertown Fishing League, Board member for Codington County Pro Pheasants, Past President of the Watertown Lions Club; Past President- Glacial Lakes NAIFA, Weekly radio host of 'On the Water, In the Air', Member of National Professional Anglers Assoc.

Clothing sales for Maurice's, Inc, Farmhand for Milton Sorenson Farms, Shift Manager for County Market Food Stores in College