What State did you grow up in: Minnesota

College: University of North Dakota
Major: Geology

Why did you choose to come to North Dakota? Since I was nine, I have wanted to be a Park Ranger. My why asked me "If there was a job I always wanted to do?" I said "Park Ranger!" there I am.

What other Parks have you worked at?
Minnesota Historical Society-Forest History Center
Minnesota State Parks: Soudan Hunderground
Mine St. Parker

What National Park, Monument, or Historic site is your favorite and why? Theodore Roosevelt National Park - Theodore was an author. He came and sat in the shade of his porch and stared out into the Cottonwoods. His mind was writing a book and I do the same.

What projects and programs will you be working on?
Campfire - The Strenuous Life
Cabin Tour - Theodore Roosevelt and Conservation
Hike - Petrified Forest
Short Talk - Rangers Top Five Picks

Why did you become a Park Ranger? The idea was planted by a ranger in Yellowstone when I was nine.

If you could be one animal found in North Dakota what would you be and why?
Eagle - I love it way up high.