My wife, Leah, and I are parents to four amazing young adults, one wonderful daughter-in-law, one awesome son-in-law, and a very cute little white dog. We are also grandparents to two of the most beautiful granddaughters and the two cutest little grandsons ever (OK, I'm a little biased).

Prior to joining Thrivent in February 2023, I was a financial advisor for nineteen years in a practice affiliated with Ameriprise and then with Focus Financial. Before starting my career in financial planning, I was a CPA in two different public accounting firms for seven years specializing in individual and small business tax planning and preparation and I still maintain an active CPA license. Though Thrivent prohibits its advisors from preparing income tax returns, my past tax experience gives me a uniquely qualified perspective on financial planning.

After 17 years working in the local school system, Leah started a new chapter of life as grandma-daycare provider for our granddaughters. I’d say both grandma and granddaughters are blessed by the arrangement!

Leah and I love to hike and are discovering the joys of empty nest-hood and of being grandparents. We are members of Pleasant Valley Church in Winona, Minnesota. In my free time, you’re likely to find me riding my motorcycle on southeast Minnesota’s winding county roads and trails or kayak fishing area lakes or the Mississippi River.