I’m an experienced writer and editor who works for a nonpartisan office at the Minnesota State Legislature. My background is in journalism, but at this point in my career I’ve done a little bit of everything.

Since 2005, I’ve held the position of publications coordinator at the Minnesota House of Representatives. My job involves writing and editing news articles, managing social media accounts, planning events — and working in one of the most interesting places in the state.

Before coming to the House, I edited trade magazines for law enforcement. In 2011, I did some freelance work for Patch.com, aggregating daily news about Michele Bachmann’s presidential campaign.  I’ve also served as a Ramsey County election judge in every election cycle since 2008.

I’m a graduate of the University of Minnesota (coursework finished in 2004, degree awarded in 2005 — it’s a long story). I currently reside in St. Paul with my wife, a very hard-working and talented community journalist. In my spare time, I’m a homebrewer and amateur photographer, among other things.

Fun Facts:

• I’m an experienced beer judge, holding the rank of “recognized” by the Beer Judge Certification Program (yes, that’s a real thing, and the test is insanely hard).
• I’m a chronic early riser, often getting up at 4:30 in the morning for no good reason.
• I proposed to my wife on top of the Minnesota State Capitol Building (behind the Quadriga), having received special permission to bring her up to the roof.
• I decided to have a Siberian Husky tattooed on my arm when I was 19, then later figured out that I don’t like dogs.  I’m now the proud owner of two cats.
• I ran my high school’s underground online newspaper (it no longer exists anywhere online, unfortunately) and also commanded a squadron of Civil Air Patrol cadets.