I grew up in Long Prairie, MN a community of 3,000 people. I then attended Bethel University (St. Paul, MN) where I played football and tennis. I am a graduate of University of Minnesota-Duluth, School of Medicine, and an Rural Physician Associate Program (RPAP) participant in my hometown. I am married and have two young boys. I enjoy the great camaraderie of the residency community here, my family, international missions medicine, Bible study, golf, tennis, basketball, and any sporting event or outdoors activity.