Tell us about yourself.
I grew up in the Postville, Iowa, area and found my way to Minnesota when I became employed with Hendel Farms in 1999. In 2005, my wife Hope and I bought our first home in Spring Grove, where we are raising our two children, Addison and Tyler. I have been a member of the Spring Grove Fire Department since 2007, and have held the fire chief position since 2017.
Why are you running for office?
By having a different employment environment and mindset than other members of the council, I feel that I can bring diversity and fresh ideas to the table.
What do you hope to accomplish if you get elected?
Having taken part in council meetings, I have come to realize that projects get set in motion prematurely without proper financial and strategic planning. I believe that preplanning saves a lot of headaches, grief and money. I understand that sometimes things occur beyond our control and we are forced to borrow or make hasty decisions, but forward thinking would help alleviate this problem