Family
My family consists of my wife, Morgan, our daughter, Leena, and our dogs, Flash and Coco. Leena is now six years old and attends St. Mary’s Elementary School here in Sioux Falls. It has been such a fun and rewarding stage of life watching her grow, learn, and develop her own personality.
As a family, we enjoy spending time around Sioux Falls, especially going to the zoo, swimming, visiting parks, and spending time downtown. One of our favorite traditions is going to the Farmers' Market on Saturday mornings. We are also very fortunate to have all four grandparents living in Sioux Falls, which allows them to be a big part of Leena’s life and gives us the opportunity to spend a lot of meaningful time together as a family.
Background
Although I was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, I was primarily raised here in Sioux Falls. I attended Lincoln High School, played hockey for the Sioux Falls Flyers, and worked for the City of Sioux Falls while growing up. Sioux Falls has always felt like home, and I feel fortunate to now be raising my own family in the same community.
Education / Work History
I graduated from the University of Kansas in 2010 with a degree in Economics — Rock Chalk! Prior to graduating, I had the opportunity to intern with Waddell & Reed at their home office in Kansas City. That experience helped build a strong foundation for my interest in financial awareness and long-term planning.
Before joining the team here, I worked at Cigna Specialty Pharmacy for ten years. In that role, we managed, coordinated, and provided medications for patients with specialized disease states. I began on the organ transplant team and later moved to the infusion team, where I primarily worked with immunodeficient and hemophilia patients. The complexity and cost of these treatments were extraordinary, and that experience gave me a deeper appreciation for the importance of planning, communication, and helping people navigate important financial and personal decisions.
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