Bachelor of Science from Iowa State University – Animal Ecology – Fisheries Specialization
Master of Science from University of Minnesota Twin Cities – Conservation Biology – Fisheries Specialization

Started with MN DNR Fisheries in 2006
-Large River Specialist (Rainy River, Red River of the North, Lake of the Woods) – Baudette, MN – 2006-2008
-Large Lake Specialist (Rainy Lake and Lake Kabetogama) – International Falls, MN – 2008-2011
-Large Lake Specialist (Lake Pepin/Pool 4 and assist with Pools 3,5,5A,6,7,9) – Lake City, MN 2011-Present