I have been swimming competitively since I was 8 years old. I swam for Park High School from 7th grade to my senior year in high school. In high school I also competed and made it to State in Nordic Skiing and also was a letter winner for Track and Field. I went to college at Minnesota State University of Moorhead where I swam for the college team. When I came back home, I started assistant coaching for both the boys and girls team for Park High School. I then took over both programs at Park High School as the head coach. I have been coaching since 2004.

I am married and have 4 children. Even though I am very busy with my kids and coaching I love to bowl, play softball and volleyball in my spare time. I love to be outdoors and love to fish and camp with my family.