I was born and raised in St. Paul, MN in Ward 2. I went to St. James Grade School and Cretin High School. Throughout my 50 years in Ward 2 I have worked at Mancini’s Char House, Cable Access, Pearson’s Candy Company, Schmidt/Landmark Brewery, and the West 7th Community Center.

I have volunteered around the community, Delivering Meals on Wheels and Coaching Sports Teams at the Local Rec Centers, and the West Side West End Hockey Association.

I have run a neighborhood business for over 15 years, while being a single father to 3 daughters, who are Humboldt and Highland High School Graduates.