Professional experience: CPA

Education: Gustavus Adolphus College, B.A., Accounting.

Hobbies: Traveling, cooking, tennis, movie and theatergoing.

Interesting book: Double Fold: Libraries and the Assault on Paper by Nicholson Baker.

Favorite Mississippi River location: Saint Anthony Falls

Board member since: 2001

Board committee: Finance

Favorite animal: Labrador Retriever. “I’m a dog person.”

Last memorable vacation: “My last trip was to Las Vegas where I attended a very memorable wedding officiated by Elvis.”

Favorite bands: The Beatles, Radiohead

Conservation/environmental heroes: “The staff of FMR. Their commitment and passion are inspiring.”