I grew up on a farm in rural Appleton, MN. My father was a dentist and farmer. I’m the youngest of 8 dentists in the family! My wife Darcy and I have two girls, Finley and Leni. I dreamed of opening up a culture and technology-forward practice in order to provide the most optimal dental experience. World class technology paired with an incredible team, Lake Dental Care has been one of the fastest growing dental practices in the country each year since 2014. Outside the office I enjoy spending time with my family, farming, and hunting.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Big Lake Cafe- Everything Omelet. Trails- Trails Wings. Ember Coffee Company
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
8 years
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Too many to count
Q: Do you have any pets? If so, what are they and what are their names?
Ruby- British Lab, family dog and pheasant hunting buddy
Q: What advice would you give to people living in Big Lake?
Enjoy the beautiful setting of our community with the lakes
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
RV trip across the west with my wife and kids hitting multiple national parks Griswold Family vacation style. 10 pope and young elk with my bow.
Q: What is your favorite current or former business in our community?
Lake Dental Care of course haha, jk……tough to top our Famous Brewery Lupulin
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
Small town feel, but yet close to all the amenities/sports events the metro has to offer
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Having fun doing dentistry with the Lake Dental Care team, being an active dad and cheerleader to our children with their school and activities
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I’m very routine oriented, early bedtime, exact same amount of coffee every morning, workout every morning before patients
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My teammates at Lake Dental Care, my patients, my family
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of Big Lake?
Family-friendly, beautiful setting, small town feel
