About Us

My law enforcement career began in January of 1986 when I was hired by the South Lake Minnetonka Police Department (SLMPD) as a full-time police officer.  I had the distinct pleasure of serving my entire career with SLMPD rising through the ranks as a Patrol Officer, Detective, Sergeant and concluding my career as the Lieutenant.

I was no stranger to SLMPD when hired in 1986.  In the fall of 1982, I completed my college internship with SLMPD, and then in 1983, I joined the volunteer reserve officer unit.  The department did not have a community service officer program at that time, and they utilized the reserve officers to augment department services where needed.  In my capacity as a reserve officer, I donated hundreds of hours assisting licensed officers and performing other public services when possible.  During the summer months of 1984 and 1985, my peace officer license was activated when I was hired as a seasonal park officer while still maintaining my reserve officer position.  In 1986, I was hired as a full-time police officer working as a patrol officer.  I remained in this position until the fall of 1998 when I was promoted to the position of detective.  As a detective, I conducted criminal investigations and pre-employment investigations for new employees.  I was later promoted to Detective Sergeant where I supervised the investigation unit in addition to working criminal investigations and pre-employment investigations.  In 2013, I was promoted to Lieutenant, and in 2015, I transitioned to an administrative position as the department's second in command.  Due to ongoing staffing shortages, I still conducted pre-employment background investigations as needed.  

After retiring from the SLMPD in May of 2021, I was requested by the Chief of Police from another law enforcement agency to conduct their pre-employment background investigations.  This venture quickly developed into partnerships with five law enforcement agencies and the forming of my Superior Background Investigations, LLC.