35 years
Current position: Team Coordinator at Sioux Falls Children’s Home, Madsen House Down

Tell us about your family.
Married to Cindy. We have two kids. Josh works in construction and Ashley teaches early childhood at Anne Sullivan. We have 3 granddogs—2 labs and a Vizsla. 

If you could do anything you want on a day off, what would you do? 
Go fishing or golfing 

What are your 3 favorite movies?
Apple Dumpling Gang
Willy Wonka
The Spy Who Loved Me 

What is your favorite sports team?
Green Bay Packers 

What is your favorite treat?
Cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory 

What are some of the biggest changes you have seen over your years with CHS?
Number of kids served.
Number of buildings on campus.
Size of the parking lot – but still no parking, at least there are street lights now. 

Do you have a memory or two that stand out from your time with CHS?
When Morrells had the ammonia leak, watching the fog come in.
The fire by Great Bear – preparing to evacuate.
Ron picking you up when it snowed just to get you to CHS. 

What has been your reason/motivation to stay at CHS?
Commitment to the program. Belief in children’s resiliency.

If you hadn’t chosen this as a career, what would have been your second choice?  
To own an outdoor sporting goods store. 

What advice would you have for newly hired employees?
Listen to your elders. They know what they are talking about.