MN House of Representatives
The Minnesota House of Representatives is the lower house of the Legislature of the U.S. state of Minnesota. There are 134 members, exactly twice as many as the Minnesota Senate. Floor sessions are held in the north wing of the State Capitol in Saint Paul. Seat: 134 Majority Leader: Ryan Winkler (DFL); Since January 8, 2019 Minority Leader: Kurt Daudt (R); Since January 8, 2019 Salary: $45,000/year + per diem New session started: January 8, 2019 Political groups: Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party, Republican Party
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MN House of Representatives Employees
Ehlers November 2012 - Present
MN House of Representatives January 1994 - November 2012
WI Legislative Audit Bureau July 1991 - January 1994
Skills
Bonds, Public Finance, Strategic Financial..., Economic Development, Financial Analysis, Stress Management, Government, Legislation, Policy Analysis, Public Administration, Policy, Legislative Relations
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1990 — 1991
Master of Public Affairs, Policy Analysis and Public Management
St. John's University 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Science (BS), Political Science and Government
Management and Marketing Consulting 2014 - Present
Brandpoint September 2010 - April 2014
Minnesotans for Matt February 2010 - September 2010
ARAContent May 2008 - May 2010
Campiagn Services January 2007 - April 2008
MN House of Representatives January 2003 - May 2006
Ellison for Congress 2006 - 2006
MN League of Conservation Voters 2000 - 2000
Steve Miles for U.S. Senate 2000 - 2000
Freeman for Governor 1998 - 1998
Skills
Grassroots Organizing, Social Media, Media Relations, Politics, Strategic Communications, Blogging, Message Development, Social Media Marketing, Crisis Communications, Fundraising, Speech Writing, Community Outreach, New Media, Online Marketing, Legislative Relations, Nonprofits, Public Relations, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Leadership, Political Campaigns, Event Planning, Copywriting, Online Advertising, Newspapers, Content Marketing, Marketing Communications, Social Networking, Integrated Marketing, Copy Editing, Research, Digital Media, Facebook, Web Content, Editing, Press Releases, AP Style, Newsletters, Community Development, Grassroots
Education
Cornell University - Johnson Graduate School of Management 2015 — 2015
Certificate, Marketing Strategy
University of Michigan-Dearborn 1989 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science
Lincoln Park High School 1983 — 1987
Substance Church February 2013 - Present
Team Beachbody December 2012 - Present
Europe Advance January 2012 - Present
Substance Church June 2011 - January 2012
Shepherd of the Hills Church March 2006 - July 2010
MN House of Representatives February 2003 - March 2006
Skills
Sales, Exegesis, Preaching, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Pastoral Care, Volunteer Management, Non-profits, Teaching, Event Planning, Leadership Development, Theology, Fundraising, Editing
Education
Bethel University 2008 — 2011
MDiv
University of St. Thomas 2003 — 2005
MA, Teaching
St. Olaf College 1998 — 2002
BA, Economics
Minority Liberty Alliance August 2012 - March 2014
MN House of Representatives January 2003 - January 2011
US Navy January 1979 - September 2000
USN Fighter Pilot Retired 1979 - 2000
Skills
Government, Leadership, Policy, Public Speaking, Politics, Fundraising, Training, Social Networking, Public Policy, Military, Entrepreneurship, Nonprofits, Strategic Planning, Community Outreach, Leadership Development, Public Relations, Volunteer Management, Team Building, Strategic Communications, Organizational..., Community Development, Policy Analysis, Political Campaigns, Program Management, Recruiting, Program Development, Project Management
Education
St. Cloud State University 1974 — 1978
Bachelor's Degree, Physics, minor in Math and Computer Science
United States Senate March 2011 - Present
Juhnke Appraisal October 1990 - February 2011
Minnesota House of Representative January 2007 - January 2011
MN House of Representatives November 1996 - January 2011
The Howe Company 1984 - 1990
University of Minnesota 1983 - 1984
Skills
Agriculture, Rural Development, Renewable Energy, International Relations, Energy, Sustainability, Research, Agribusiness, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Strategic Planning, Biofuels, Real Estate, Leadership, Public Relations, Public Policy, Board of Director..., Executive Positions, Telecommunications, Radio Broadcasting, Analysis, Board of Directors, Budgets, Coalitions, Community Development, Community Outreach, Data Analysis, Economic Development, Economics, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Policy, Farms, Fundraising, GIS, Government, Grant Writing, Grants, Grassroots Organizing, Legislation, Legislative Relations, Local Government, Media Relations, Negotiation, Nonprofits, Policy, Policy Analysis, Political Campaigns, Politics, Proposal Writing, Public Administration
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1979 — 1982
B.S., Soil Science
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1979 — 1982
B.S., Agronomy
State of Minnesota July 2007 - Present
MN House of Representatives January 2007 - May 2007
Krueger Law Firm June 2001 - July 2006
KRUEGER LAW FIRM June 2001 - July 2006
Education
University of Minnesota
Criminology/Sociology
University of Minnesota Duluth
HIAS January 2015 - Present
U.S. House of Representatives July 2012 - December 2014
Mn House of Representatives February 2012 - June 2012
Minnesota House of Representatives May 2005 - January 2012
Minnesota Senate Special Election for Jeff Hayden June 2011 - October 2011
The Advocacy Project May 2009 - August 2009
Minnesota DFL Party November 2005 - December 2005
Center for German and European Studies, University of Minnesota January 2001 - May 2004
Skills
Microsoft Office, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Research, Public Speaking, Advocacy, Strategic Communications, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Government, Legislation, Politics, Policy, Grassroots Organizing, Legislative Relations
Education
University of Minnesota Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs 2008 — 2010
Master of Public Policy, Social Policy and Human Rights
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
Arthur Chapman October 2012 - 2013
Thompson Coe Cousins & Irons December 2010 - April 2011
Thomsen & Nybeck December 2007 - October 2008
MN House of Representatives January 2003 - September 2006
Templeton & Associates June 1995 - December 2002
Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly August 1989 - June 1993
Skills
Legal Services, Administration, Microsoft Office, Government Relations, Advocacy, Litigation Support, Trial Preparation, State Government, Constituent Services
Education
Metropolitan State University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration
P2B Strategies 2008 - Present
Jeff Johnson for Governor May 2013 - November 2014
Minnesota House of Representatives 1988 - 2008
I-94 West Chamber of Commerce 2004 - 2005
MN House of Representatives 2000 - 2002
Skills
Public Relations, Direct Mail, Government Relations, Political Campaigns, Government Affairs, Grassroots Organizing, Social Media, Strategic Communications, Public Policy, Politics, Speech Writing, Community Relations, Lobbying, Government, Community Development, Public Speaking, Policy, Media Relations, Legislative Relations, Political Communication, Coalitions, Public Affairs, Political Consulting, Campaigns, Message Development, Legislative Affairs, Legislative Research, Crisis Communications, Legislation, State Government, Political Management, Political Strategy, Constituent Services, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Press Releases, Policy Research, Corporate Communications, Political Science, Grassroots Lobbying, Governmental Affairs, Community Organizing, Reputation Management, Crisis Management, Internal Communications, Public Administration, Spokesperson, Volunteer Management, Coalition Development, Political Organization
Education
Hamline University
M.A., Public Administration
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
B.A. Degrees, Political Science and History
MN House of Representatives January 2013 - Present
Clean Water Council January 2013 - Present
WyzAnt Tutoring July 2011 - Present
MN House District 42A March 2012 - November 2012
University of Minnesota 2011 - 2012
Hill-Murray School September 2002 - June 2011
Hill-Murray School 2000 - 2001
University of Minnesota 1997 - 2001
Self-employed Chemical Engineer 1989 - 2001
University of St. Thomas September 1995 - December 1996
Skills
Concrete illustration..., Creative Problem Solving, One-on-one Training, Food Rheology, Proofreading, Presenter, Logistics, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Physics, Inorganic Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Cooking, Technical Demonstrations, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Food, Chemistry, Leadership Development, Statistics, Higher Education, Research, Materials Science, Polymers, Technical Writing, Teaching, Tutoring
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2001 — 2002
licensure program for secondary science education
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1978 — 1985
PhD, Chemical Engineering
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1974 — 1978
B Chem Eng, Chemical Engineering
Columbia Heights High School 1971 — 1974
Minneapolis, MN September 2011 - Present
Thomson Reuters January 2009 - August 2010
MN House of Representatives December 2000 - December 2002
Skills
Legal Research, Public Policy, Litigation, Government, Legal Writing, Criminal Law
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2004 — 2007
J.D., Law
Pacific Lutheran University 1996 — 2000
BA, Poly Sci
Hospitality Minnesota January 2011 - Present
State of Minnesota January 2007 - January 2011
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities 2006 - 2010
Burnsville Breakfast Rotary 2002 - 2010
Burnsville Chamber of Commerce 1981 - 2010
Office of Governor Tim Pawlenty 2003 - 2005
Minnesota Department of Finance January 2003 - February 2004
MN House of Representatives 1995 - 2003
City of Burnsville 1987 - 1995
Travel Professionals (Northwestern Travel Service) 1986 - 1992
Skills
Legislative Relations, Public Policy, Fundraising, Policy Analysis, Non-profits, Economic Development, Government, Public Administration, Program Development, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Community Outreach, Politics, Grassroots Organizing, Nonprofits, Crisis Communications, Grants, Leadership Development, Grant Writing, Community Engagement, Leadership, Community Development, Budgets, Organizational..., Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Research, Workforce Development, Speech Writing, Political Campaigns, Policy, Program Evaluation, Legislation, Public Affairs, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Community Organizing, State Government, Coalitions, Event Management, Message Development, Political Consulting, Political Communication, Philanthropy, Political Science, Board Development, Non-profit..., Local Government, Association Management
Education
University of Notre Dame 1966 — 1970
BA, History
Minnesota Beverage Association December 2010 - Present
Capitol Strategies, Inc. September 2009 - Present
Minnesota Department of Human Services January 2007 - September 2009
T.C. Field & Company 2005 - 2007
MN House of Representatives 1999 - 2006
Polisales Marketing Group 2001 - 2005
Northland Insurance Group 1993 - 2001
St. Paul Companies 1990 - 1993
Wells Fargo 1989 - 1990
Skills
Public Relations, Team Leadership, Grassroots Organizing, Public Policy, Legislative Relations, Government, Coalitions, Leadership, Message Development, Nonprofits, Legislation, Public Affairs, Policy, Political Campaigns, Strategic Communications, Public Speaking, Strategy, Fundraising, Political Communication, Economic Development, Politics, Policy Analysis, Political Consulting, Community Development, Speech Writing, Media Relations, Crisis Communications, Grants, Crisis Management, Community Outreach, Public Administration, Political Science, Campaigns, Federal Government, Local Government, Community Organizing, Health Policy, Grassroots
Education
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance
Greater Minnesota Partnership - GMNP August 2013 - Present
Albert Lea Economic Development Agency July 2007 - September 2013
City of Albert Lea 2007 - September 2013
Hanson Tire Service of Albert Lea June 1988 - June 2007
Minnesota House of Representatives January 1999 - December 2006
MN House of Representatives 1999 - 2006
Skills
Legislative Relations, Economic Development, Public Policy, Legislation, State Government, Policy Analysis, Political Campaigns, Grassroots Organizing, Politics, Coalitions, Community Outreach, Government, Policy, Political Consulting, Local Government, Public Affairs, Public Speaking, Public Administration, Media Relations, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Speech Writing, Keen wit, Fundraising, Spokesperson, Social Media, Political Communication, Community Development, Grants, Press Releases, Grant Writing, Community Organizing, Political Science, Volunteer Management, Crisis Communications, Community Engagement, Message Development, Editing, Event Planning, Program Management, Non-profit..., Political Strategy, Legislative Affairs, Publications, Coalition Development, Grassroots, Teamwork, Thought Leadership
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1981 — 1986
BA, Political Science
Albert Lea High School 1978 — 1981
Minnesota Department of Human Services January 2015 - Present
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2013 - Present
MN House of Representatives January 2012 - January 2013
League of Women Voters, St. Paul June 2011 - January 2013
Minnestoa State Senate February 2008 - January 2011
Grasstops, Inc. January 2007 - February 2008
At Home Apartments May 2003 - January 2006
Skills
Legislation, Policy Analysis, Research, Public Policy, Legislative Relations, Non-profits, Politics, Policy, Government, Strategic Communications, Social Services, State Government, Political Campaigns, Nonprofits, Coalitions, Community Outreach
Education
University of Saint Thomas 2004 — 2007
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)
St. Olaf College 1998 — 2000
B.A., Psychology and English double major
The George Washington University 1996 — 1998
Psychology, Creative Writing
St. Paul Academy and Summit School 1982 — 1996
High School
MN House of Representatives December 1990 - Present
Woodland Park Studio January 2005 - Present
Skills
Photography, Photoshop, Social Media, Adobe Creative Suite, Portraits, Fine Art, Digital Photography, Mac, Photo Editing, Retouching, Portrait Photography, Photojournalism, Event Photography
Education
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
BFA, Media Arts, Photography, Fine Art Painting
Aon plc November 2014 - Present
Aon Corp September 2005 - November 2014
Willis August 2004 - September 2005
QuoteLab, Inc. December 1999 - February 2003
MN House of Representatives 1992 - 2000
Skills
Employee Benefits, Underwriting, Insurance, Benefits, Healthcare, Law, New Business Development, Health Insurance, Leadership, Marketing, Coaching, Management, Disability Insurance, Finance, Entrepreneurship
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 1987 — 1990
JD, Law
The University of North Dakota 1982 — 1987
BBA, Economics
Classic City Apartments February 2014 - Present
Republic Bank September 2012 - November 2013
First Commercial Bank September 2011 - October 2012
First Commercial Bank May 2008 - September 2011
MN House of Representatives January 2011 - May 2011
Americans for Tax Reform June 2010 - August 2010
Associated Bank 2006 - 2008
Education
College of St. Benedict 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Cretin-Derham Hall 2004 — 2007
HilkerWorks, Inc. 2011 - Present
Office of Energy Security March 2008 - March 2011
Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities September 2003 - March 2011
Iron Range Resources 2005 - 2009
MN House of Representatives 1999 - 2004
Skills
Strategy, Leadership, Public Policy, Public Relations, Economic Development, Policy Analysis, Event Planning, Community Development, Government, Politics, Program Management, Management Consulting, Lobbying, Strategic Communications, Public Affairs, Legislative Relations, Government Relations, Political Consulting, Management, Creative Writing, Grant Writing, Speech Writing, Proposal Writing
Education
MBA - University of St. Thomas
Master of Business Administration, Marketing/Public Relations
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Arts, Marketing/Sociology
Maritz Travel Company October 2014 - Present
BCD M&I March 2012 - October 2014
American Academy of Neurology December 2010 - March 2012
MN House of Representatives January 2010 - October 2010
Carlson Marketing Group April 1997 - April 2003
National Rural Letter Carriers' Association August 1994 - August 1996
Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Logistics Management, Meeting Planning, Sourcing, Budgets, Negotiation, Incentives
Education
The University of North Dakota
BA, Political Science and Communication
Minnesota Corn Growers Association May 2012 - Present
Minnesota House of Representatives January 2011 - May 2012
Minnesota House of Representatives 2006 - January 2011
MN House of Representatives 2006 - 2008
Skills
Research, Leadership, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Legislative Relations, Political Campaigns, Politics, Legislation, Government, Grassroots Organizing, Policy, Legislative Research, Political Science, Public Affairs, Political Consulting, Coalitions, Strategic Communications, State Government, Community Outreach, Economic Development, Nonprofits, Public Relations, Political Communication, Grassroots
Education
Bethel University 2004 — 2006
BA, Political Science
Inver Hills Community College 2002 — 2004
University of Minnesota November 1998 - Present
University of Minnesota Technology Training Center February 2001 - February 2010
Minnesota House of January 1995 - January 1998
MN House of Representatives 1995 - 1998
John H January 1993 - January 1994
US Navy January 1977 - January 1986
Skills
Purchasing, Customer Service, Business Analysis, Troubleshooting, Cisco, Hardware, Telecommunications, VPN, Windows, Security, Switches, Wireless, Mac OS X, Network Security, Administration, Computer Hardware, Linux, OS X, Network Administration, TCP/IP, DNS, Unix, Technical Support, DHCP, Cisco Technologies
Education
University of Minnesota College of Continuing Education St. Paul MN 2008 — 2009
Certificate in Business Analysis, Business Analysis
Bemidji State University 1989 — 1994
B/A, History
North Hennepin Community College 1988 — 1989
N/A, English, History and Science
Federal Transit Administration, USDOT November 2014 - Present
Minnesota Department of Transportation December 2009 - November 2014
Minnesota Department of Transportation December 2005 - January 2010
William Mitchell College of Law 1994 - 2008
Hiawatha Light Rail Project November 2000 - July 2005
Minnesota Department of Transportation May 1997 - November 2000
Mn Dept of Public Safety August 1994 - November 1996
Minnesota Supreme Court August 1993 - August 1994
MN House of Representatives 1984 - 1993
Skills
Construction Law, Design Build, Civil Rights, Prevailing Wage, Grant Writing, Administrative..., Legislation, Contract Compliance, Public Policy, Program Development, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legal Assistance, Contract Management, Policy, Mediation, Government, Courts, Non-profits, Leadership, Appeals, Litigation, Policy Analysis, Nonprofits, Economic Development, Administrative Law, Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Alternative Dispute..., Westlaw, Family Law, Trials, Immigration Law, Arbitration, Employment Law, Hearings, Legislative Relations
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 1989 — 1993
JD, Law
Augsburg College 1978 — 1982
BA, Political Science, Magna Cum Laude
Marshall University Highschool 1976 — 1978
St. Paul Open School 1970 — 1974
MN House of Representatives January 1999 - Present
MN House of Representatives 2008 - January 2015
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1974 — 1981
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
William Mitchell College of Law
JD
St. Pau Area Association of REALTORS April 2011 - Present
North Metro REALTOR(S) Association February 2008 - April 2011
Minnesota Medical Association January 2007 - February 2008
Leonard, Street and Deinard May 2003 - August 2006
MN House of Representatives January 2003 - May 2003
House Republican Caucus June 2002 - November 2002
MN House of Representatives January 2002 - May 2002
Skills
Public Policy, Legislative Relations, Politics, Public Affairs, Government, State Government, Political Campaigns, Policy, Coalitions, Political Science, Grassroots Organizing, Constituent Services, Community Outreach, Political Strategy, Legislative Affairs, Legislative Research, Economic Development, Message Development, Political Consulting, PAC, Legislation, Political Communication, Policy Analysis, Community Development, Governmental Affairs, Nonprofits, Media Relations, Coalition Development, Campaign Finance, Grassroots Lobbying, Legislative Issues, Legislative Policy, Grassroots Organization, Policy Research, Government Advocacy, Association Management, Speech Writing, Direct Lobbying, Legislative Testimony, Community Organizing, Appropriations, Intergovernmental..., Constituent..., Spokesperson, Building Coalitions, Land Use, Grassroots Development
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1999 — 2002
Bachelors of Arts, Political Science
Northeastern University 1998 — 2002
BS, Political Science
Eccentric Management October 2007 - August 2008
Minnesota Senate February 2005 - August 2007
MN House of Representatives December 2004 - January 2005
Academie Agencie September 2003 - May 2004
Education
Concordia College 1999 — 2003
BA, Business, German
People Serving People February 2015 - Present
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development May 2014 - July 2014
U.S. House of Representatives February 2007 - December 2010
City of St Francis September 2007 - December 2009
MN House of Representatives January 2006 - November 2006
Lockheed Martin February 1997 - November 1999
USAF March 1993 - February 1997
Skills
Legislative Relations, Public Policy, Community Outreach, Political Campaigns, Coalitions, Politics, Grassroots Organizing, Fundraising, Media Relations, Policy Analysis, Nonprofits, Government, Grassroots, Strategic Communications, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Crookston 2013 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Communications
Krueger Law Firm May 2008 - Present
Minnesota State Bar Association September 2008 - September 2009
Thomson West December 2007 - May 2008
Isanti County Attorney's Office May 2006 - August 2006
Fairview Southdale Hospital June 2003 - January 2006
MN House of Representatives 2004 - 2004
Skills
Legal Research, Personal Injury, Courts, Westlaw, Mediation, Civil Litigation, Family Law, Commercial Litigation, Legal Assistance, Alternative Dispute..., Arbitration, Automobile Accidents
Education
Hamline University School of Law 2004 — 2007
JD, Law
Hamline University 1998 — 2002
BA, Political Science
Kramer & Associates November 2007 - Present
MN House of Representatives January 2007 - November 2007
Education
St. Catherine University
Minnesota Department of Education December 2011 - Present
Minnesota Department of Education January 2011 - December 2011
MN House of Representatives 2006 - January 2011
Freelance Writer January 2003 - February 2006
Indpendent School District 196 August 2005 - November 2005
Skills
Editing, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Public Policy, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Community Outreach, Public Affairs, Crisis Communications, Public Relations, Government, Public Speaking, Message Development, Project Management, Political Campaigns, Cross-functional Team..., Community Development, Strategy, Fundraising, Nonprofits
Education
The University of North Dakota
University of Jamestown
Minnesota House of Representatives Legislative Assistant to the Minority LeaderMN House2006 - Present
MN House of Representatives 1999 - Present
Education
Inver Hills Community College
Historic Theatre Group, LLC September 2008 - Present
Hoglund, Chwialkowski, & Mrozik, PLLC August 2007 - August 2008
MN House of Representatives January 2007 - May 2007
Concordia Television Productions September 2006 - May 2007
Concordia University Theatre Department August 2003 - May 2007
Skills
Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Research, Office Work, Microsoft Office, SPSS, Windows, Social Media, Customer Service, Data Entry, Administrative Support, Editing, Blogging, Social Networking, Facebook, Wordpress, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
Education
Concordia University-St. Paul 2003 — 2007
BA, Communication Studies, Theatre
Concordia University-St. Paul 2003 — 2007
Communication Studies
Retired January 2010 - Present
Olmsted Financial Group 2010 - January 2012
MN House of Representatives 1995 - 2006
IBM June 1964 - August 1994
Skills
Marketing, Customer Service, Small Business, Leadership, Public Policy, Social Media, New Business Development, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Government, Politics, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, Event Planning, Program Management, Public Relations, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach
Education
South Dakota State University 1960 — 1964
BS, Mechanical Engineering
University of Minnesota
MN House of Representatives October 2012 - Present
Minnesota Legislature September 2002 - October 2012
Minnesota Zoo September 1998 - September 2002
Skills
Government, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Research, Budgeting, Legislative Relations, Workshop Facilitation, Budgets, Community Outreach, Leadership, Volunteer Management, Management, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Legislation, Public Administration, Grant Writing, Politics, Economic Development, Program Evaluation, Policy, Local Government, Staff Development
Education
Gustavus Adolphus College 1971 — 1975
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Central Minnesota Municipal Power Company / CMMPA April 2014 - Present
Presence Strategies February 2010 - Present
MN House of Representatives January 2011 - January 2013
Partners for Affordable Energy; marketing arm of the Lignite Energy Council March 2008 - February 2010
Minnesota Rural Electric Association October 2001 - March 2008
Explore Information Services 1998 - 2001
State of Minnesota, Lieutenant Governor 1997 - 1998
MN Office of Environmental Assistance (Pollution Control Agency) 1997 - 1997
Minnesota Senate 1994 - 1997
U.S. Senator 1989 - 1993
Skills
Public Policy, Public Relations, Legislative Relations, Public Affairs, Media Relations, Government, Policy, Strategic Communications, Political Campaigns, Grassroots Organizing, Politics, Policy Analysis, Nonprofits, Leadership, Marketing Communications, Political Communication, Public Speaking, Lobbying, Corporate Communications, Marketing, Strategy, Speech Writing, Legislation, Crisis Communications, Project Management, Community Outreach, Newsletters, Marketing Strategy, Non-profits, Energy, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Government Contracting, Electric Power, Engaging Public Speaker, Government Relations, Electricity, Governance, Investor Relations
Education
Gustavus Adolphus College 1984 — 1988
B.A, Political Science and Speech Communications
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Management
Yankee Ridge Farm Republican endorsed Candidate for Lt. GovernorState of MinnesotaJune 2014 - Present
MN House of Representatives 1997 - 2004
Minnesota House of Representatives 1996 - 2004
Skills
Event Planning, Media Relations, Government, Political Campaigns, Public Policy, Nonprofits, Non-profits, Strategic Planning, Research, Leadership, Legislative Relations, Community Outreach, Economic Development, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Social Media, Local Government, Public Affairs, Team Building, Politics, Agriculture, Fundraising, Strategic Communications, Budgets, Program Management, Policy Analysis, Negotiation, Project Planning, Sales, Policy, Microsoft Excel, Grant Writing, Leadership Development, Event Management, Marketing, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, State Government, Teaching
Education
Cardinal Stritch University 2007 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
Olson July 2014 - Present
William Mitchell College of Law June 1991 - Present
Augsburg College March 2011 - July 2014
Certes Financial/SNI; Jeane Thorne; Kelly Services October 2008 - May 2011
Eden Prairie Schools August 2006 - January 2007
MN House of Representatives February 2005 - February 2006
MPLS Public School July 2004 - January 2005
PATH Inc. October 2003 - June 2004
Mpls. College of Art & Design January 2000 - September 2002
Skills
Excel, Problem Solving, Public Relations, Filemaker Pro, Mathematics, Accounting, Payroll Administration, Multi-state Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll Taxes, Payroll Processing, Benefits Administration, MS Office Suite, CPP, Microsoft Excel, ADP Payroll, Auditing, Bank Reconciliation, Customer Service, Employee Benefits, Finance, Human Resources, Invoicing, Journal Entries, Leadership, Management, Microsoft Office, Multi-State Sales Tax, Nonprofits, Payroll, PeopleSoft, QuickBooks
Education
Augsburg College 2013 — 2016
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Management, Business Administration and Management, General
Augsburg College
Principles Of Management - Bus242, A+ (99.0%)
Century College 2010 — 2010
PayTrain Mastery Certificate, Payroll Mastery Training for CPP
Lakewood Community College 1989 — 1991
2 years - No Degree, Accounting
Woodbury Senior High 1983 — 1986
High School Diploma, General
Univresity of Nebraska-Lincoln August 2014 - Present
University of Nebraska-Lincoln August 2011 - Present
University of Washington September 2005 - December 2011
MN House of Representatives 2004 - 2005
University of Minnesota 2002 - 2003
Skills
Higher Education, University Teaching, Research, Political Communication, Political Science, Editing, Teaching, Nonprofits
Education
University of Washington 2007 — 2011
Ph.D, Political Science (Interdisciplinary Award in Political Communication)
University of Washington 2005 — 2007
M.A., Political Science, Political Communication, Political Psychology
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2000 — 2003
Bachelor's degree, Political Science
Norman County West
Norman County West
Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities May 2015 - Present
Ramsey County December 2014 - Present
Self Employed Political Strategist 2006 - Present
Neighborhood Sales Tax and Revitalization Board 2006 - Present
MN House of Representatives January 2007 - November 2007
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Courts, Public Policy, Westlaw, Public Speaking, Litigation, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, Mediation, Civil Litigation, Strategic Planning, Government, Policy Analysis, Public Relations, Coalitions, Conflict Resolution, Community Development, Editing, Grants, Grassroots Organizing, Leadership, Legislation, Legislative Relations, Microsoft Office, Policy, Political Campaigns, Political Consulting, Politics, Program Development, Research, Speech Writing, Strategic Communications, Community Organizing, Political Science, Public Affairs
Education
Hamline University School of Law 2011 — 2012
College of St. Catherine 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy, Poltical Science
College of St. Benedict 1999 — 2001
Studied Spanish and Political Science