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1/3/24, 3:11 PM mn-stanthonyvillage.civicplus.com/Admin/FormCenter/Submissions/Print/6297 <br />https://mn-stanthonyvillage.civicplus.com/Admin/FormCenter/Submissions/Print/6297 2/3 <br />What St. Anthony community activities have you been involved in? <br />St. Anthony Booster Soccer - I served as the President for 2.5 years, which include 3 seasons. As President, I established the <br />yearly kick-off soccer jamboree fundraiser, started the youth referee training program, and increased registration numbers <br />every single year. I also coached multiple teams, recruited coaches, and won the MYSA Competitive Coach of the Year award <br />for 2022. During my administration, our travel program won multiple league titles at all age groups. As President, I was part of <br />the interview panel and helped to select our current SAVHS Boys Soccer varsity coach. I was also responsible for creating a <br />budget for the program. <br />SAVHS Boys Soccer – As an assistant coach, I work towards creating a united soccer front, finding ways to get the new <br />soccer club, high school team, Boosters soccer and Kicks on the same page. I also ran portions of practice, pre-game <br />warmups and gave feedback throughout practice and games. <br />St. Anthony Village Soccer Club – I am the Director of Coaching and a cofounder. I held multiple community discussion <br />meetings regarding the viability of starting the club. I have successfully recruited coaches from outside the community to help <br />start the club. I worked with other community soccer programs to partner and help start our club. <br />Voyageurs- I participated in the monthly father/child excursions the organization had prepared. This was a great opportunity for <br />me to meet members of the community. <br />What skills or personal qualities do you possess that would make you valuable as a council member? <br />•Education. I have a BS in Economics and a BA Political Science with an emphasis in psychology and education. My first <br />job offer out of collage was for government administration at the Gerald R Ford building in Grand Rapids MI. <br />•Open minded - I consider myself to be pretty moderate in my viewpoints. I was taught to understand the source and <br />implications of information before making decisions. In my day-to-day business, I am asked to collaborate often with people <br />from different industries and backgrounds. <br />•Decisive - I have the ability to speak directly and allow my viewpoint to be heard without confusion. <br />•Engaging the Community - I have experience gathering the community to discuss different viewpoints, leading discussion <br />that ultimately led to action. As Boosters Soccer President, I learned the incredible value of simply being available and being <br />responsive to questions/concerns. <br />How does your background add value to your role as a council member? <br />I grew up in Grand Rapids, MI. I have seen the incredible growth of a small community to a medium sized city. I learned <br />about civic involvement and leadership from my father, through his work in the Air Force and a teacher (including as the Union <br />leader). I have been involved as a volunteer in community programs and school districts in each place I have lived. I have <br />five children (two of which are considered foster children) with my wife; all of our children are in the St. Anthony school district. <br />We have experienced education here from the community center through high school, My wife shares my commitment to the <br />community; she has also served on various community boards, including SANBE, Boosters Soccer and St. Anthony Kicks.