“Born and Raised in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. I attended UNL and studied criminal justice and communication studies. I graduated from UNL College of Law in 2001. The most interesting summer job when I was in college was working at a fireworks factory.

I won the city championship for rope climbing for my grade level when I was in grade school. Still hard to believe they let us climb to the ceiling of the gym with only a flat hard mat to protect us if we fell.”

“All jobs have levels of stress. When I am working form home I listen to a lot of relaxing music. It is very uplifting. My current favorite song is The Tribute/Agnus Dei by Michael W. Smith. “

“If I could instantly master playing the piano I think I would have hours of enjoyment from that skill. I think everyone likes to hear some good piano playing so that would be fun.”

“Doing mainly criminal defense and family law, there are plenty of ups and downs, stressful times. I give a lot of advice. Hopefully the thousands of people I have worked with could recall some of that if they were asked. The best advice I have been given is to be honest. Our reputation is our only currency. If we are not honest, we are nothing. “