Tag: 2011 Wayzata School Board Candidates

What previous educational experiences do you have? Where did you go to high school and college? What kind of degrees have you obtained?


Attended Blake High School (class of 1976) and the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management (undergraduate accounting degree in 1981 and finance MBA in 1992). Educational experiences prepared me for successful career in the financial services industry and included both public and private exposure that uniquely shape my perspectives and ability to serve on the Wayzata School Board.
I was fortunate to attend excellent schools and the advantages of that education motivated me to be actively involved in the schools as a volunteer when my own children’s K-12 years and long after they all graduated from Wayzata HS. I am used to high standards and high expectations and have always advocated for policies and programs that create opportunities for Wayzata students to excel at the highest levels.

What professional experience do you have?


30 years of business experience in various finance and leadership roles. These experiences enabled me to provide financial, negotiation, and general and organizational management expertise to the district and community, while serving on the school board since 2008, and will continue if I’m re-elected in 2011.

What do you see as the greatest strengths in our district?


Outstanding student achievement, incredible parent and community support, passionate teachers and administrators, and prudent fiscal management. We enjoy positive momentum because of these areas of strength. If re-elected, I will help build upon these strengths and encourage our continuous improvement towards becoming one of the world’s great primary and secondary learning communities.