Education:
- Bachelor of Arts – Political Science and Public Administration (cum laude) –Augustana College, Rock Island, IL – 1991
- Varsity Soccer and Track – Elected captain of the track team
- Juris Doctor, University of Nebraska College of Law, Lincoln, NE – 1994
- Outstanding Civil Clinical Law Student – International Academy of Trial Lawyers
- Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity
- Nebraska Inns of Court
Admitted to Practice in Illinois – 1994
Admitted to Practice in United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois – 1994
Professional Affiliations:
- Member – Illinois Workers’ Compensation Law Association
- Member – Illinois State Bar Association
- Member – ISBA Worker’s Compensation Law Section Council, Appointed 2016
Practice Areas:
- Defense of Workers’ Compensation claims in Illinois.
Social/Community Affiliations:
- Holy Cross Lutheran Church – Member Congregation Council (Past President and VP) – 2009-2014
- Missionary Furlough Homes Foundation, Board Member – 2013-present