Education/Industry Training: 16 years in the Insurance Field

Personal Accomplishments / Recognition: Owned and operated a retail business for 16 years.

Community Involvement: Past Sauk Centre Chamber Board member 6 years. Christian Mothers, Sauk Centre Meals on Wheels, Sauk Centre Gradatim Club

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Walking, Decorating. Spending time with family. Going to grandchildren’s sports events.

Favorite Movie: The Impossible

Favorite Quote: “If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.”

Education/Industry Training: Bachelors Degree from SCSU in Recreation Sports Management.

Personal Accomplishments/Recognition: 4-year college degree, Wapicada Golf Club BOD Officer, Licensed Insurance Agent.

Community Involvement: Sauk Centre Meals on Wheels, Sauk Centre Chamber of Commerce.

Hobbies/Interests: Anything sports related.

Favorite Movie: Shawshank Redemption.

Favorite Quote: Don't give up.... Don't ever give up.

Education/Industry Training: St. Cloud State University: 1990 – Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Insurance Agent – continuing education in personal lines.

Personal Accomplishments / Recognition: I have been married to Jim since 1991 and we have 10 children. Pacesetter Program for CSR’s – Oct. 2016, CISR Elite Designation.

Community Involvement: Our family does foster care for Stearns County, Active in church and youth activities

Hobbies/Interests: Walking/hiking, Travel – when I can get away on vacation, Watching my children’s sports games Watching ole’ western movies

Favorite Movie: John Wayne: McClintok

Favorite Quote: “Life is about choices, and the choices we make, define who we become.” – I tell this to my kids all the time.