Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin

Experience. Leadership. Service. Teamwork.

I am excited to announce that I am running to be our next 5th District Vice President!

We have an incredible district, and I would like to thank DVP Thornberg for his hard work over these last twelve years.  He united us after a challenging time and came through for our members time and time again. His dedication will be missed, and it is up to us to build on what he set in motion!

I love this union. This union has changed my life, and has changed my family’s life. I believe the IAFF is the baddest union on the planet! Throughout my career as a State and Local Executive Board member, Local President, and as State President, I have given my all to ensure that everything we do benefits you, the members. I will continue that commitment as 5th District VP! I would be honored to have your support and I look forward to connecting with all of you in the coming months!

I began my union career as a young man, eager to help. I cut my teeth as a trustee for my local’s charitable foundation, helping to get it off the ground and providing a way for our members to serve our community on and off the job. Since then, I have served in many different capacities, from my local and state executive boards, to becoming President of Fire Fighters Local 311 and the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin. Along the way, I have never lost sight of why we do what we do - to make the lives of our members better. I won’t lose sight of that as our DVP!

Endorsements

  • White Bear Lake Professional Firefighters Local 5202

    White Bear Lake, MN

  • Burnsville Firefighters Local 2910

    Burnsville, MN

  • Bismarck Fire Fighters Local 2468

    Bismarck, ND

  • Austin Firefighters Local 598

    Austin, MN

  • Merrill Firefighters Local 847

    Merrill, WI

  • Oconto Firefighters Local 2739

    Oconto, WI

  • Two Rivers Professional Firefighters Local 423

    Two Rivers, WI

  • St. Louis Park Fire Fighters Local 993

    Saint Louis Park, MN

  • Grand Forks Firefighters Local 242

    Grand Forks, ND

  • Rapid City Firefighters Local 1040

    Rapid City, SD

  • Coon Rapids Firefighters Local 1935

    Coon Rapids, MN

  • Manitowoc Firefighters Local 368

    Manitowoc, WI

  • Rochester Local 520

    Rochester, MN

  • Virginia Firefighters Local 390

    Virginia, MN

  • Antigo Fire Fighters Local 1000

    Antigo, WI

  • Superior Firefighters Local 74

    Superior, WI

  • Sioux Falls Firefighters Local 814

    Sioux Falls, SD

  • Duluth Firefighters Local 101

    Duluth, MN

  • Eau Claire Fire Fighters Local 487

    Eau Claire, WI

  • West Fargo Fire Fighters Local 5307

    West Fargo, ND

  • Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Professional Fire Fighters Local S-6

    Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

  • Stevens Point Fire Fighters Local 484

    Stevens Point, WI

  • Neenah-Menasha Fire Fighters Local 275

    Neenah-Menasha, WI

  • Brooklyn Park Professional Firefighters Local 5031

    Brooklyn Park, MN

  • Saint Paul Firefighters Local 21

    Saint Paul, MN

  • Wausau Firefighters Local 415

    Wausau, WI

  • Oshkosh Professional Fire Fighters Local 316

    Oshkosh, WI

  • Janesville Fire Fighters Local 580

    Janesville, WI

  • Dells-Delton EMS Local 5026

    Wisconsin Dells/Lake Delton, WI

  • Fargo Firefighters Local 642

    Fargo, ND

  • Green Bay Metro Fire Fighters Local 141

    Green Bay, WI

  • Menomonie Professional Firefighters Local 1697

    Menomonie, WI

  • Professional Firefighters of Dickinson Local 5150

    Dickinson, ND

  • Wisconsin Rapids Fire Fighters Local 425

    Wisconsin Rapids, WI

  • Grand Chute Professional Firefighters Local 3655

    Grand Chute, WI

  • Portage Professional Firefighters Local 2775

    Portage, WI

  • Kaukauna Professional Firefighters Local 1594

    Kaukauna, WI

  • Baraboo Professional Firefighters and Paramedics Local 5429

    Baraboo, WI

  • Retired Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin

  • Chippewa Falls Firefighters Local 1816

    Chippewa Falls, WI

  • La Crosse Area Professional Fire Fighters Local 127

    La Crosse, WI

  • Minneapolis Firefighters Local 82

    Minneapolis, MN

  • Edina Firefighters Local 1275

    Edina, MN

  • Appleton Fire Fighters Local 257

    Appleton, WI

  • Fire Fighters Local 311

    Madison, WI