Attended UMD with about 70 other of our classmates - sometimes the halls looked like Edina East. Took the seven year plan, graduating in 1982 with BA in Political Science. Looked in the paper - amazingly, no political scientist jobs. So, did what most Pol Sci grads do - went to law school. Graduated from U of M Law School in 1985. Along the way, I met Kris Dunphy, and we were married in 2/86. I worked in several firms, ultimately landing at Arthur Chapman in Minneapolis, specializing in defending businesses in workers' compensation litigation. Two kids entered the picture - Claire in 1990 (she is an attorney in Chicago) and Erik in 1995 (public accountant living in Chicago). For fun, we have traveled extensively. Coached my kids in just about every sport I can think of. Cub and Boy Scout leader for my son for 11 years. Part owner of a farm near New York Mills - used exclusively for recreation and hunting. I have continued in my love of the outdoors. Just recently did some backpacking on the Superior Hiking Trail - picture attached. Retired 12/31/23. Have continued traveling and visiting the family members in Chicago. I continue to backpack and hunt.