When I first visited the South Dakota Children’s Museum in Brookings with my kids, I was hooked.  Visiting other museums across the country only intrigued me more and I am excited to be a part of organizing the museum here!

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I am originally from Madison, SD where I served on the Police Department for 13 years as a Sergeant and K-9 handler.  We then purchased a restaurant in Thermopolis, WY (my wife’s hometown) and operated that for 5 years.  After selling the business, we moved back to South Dakota to Sioux Falls where I worked in sales for 2 different companies, eventually transferring to Rapid City.  When the opportunity opened in Box Elder, I was excited to become part of the team with the city.  I currently head Economic Development along with events and marketing for Box Elder.  In the past I served as a board member on the East River Electric Federal Credit Union, Thermopolis, WY Chamber of Commerce and as President of the Fraternal Order of Police lodge in Madison.

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My wife Katie works for the United States Postal Service, and we have two wonderful daughters, Emma and Eryn.