EDUCATION - Bachelor's degree in political science, University of Minnesota; Master's degree in public administration and economic development, University of Minnesota; Law degree from Hamline University.
EXPERIENCE - Co-founder and chief executive of Global Volunteers nonprofit based in St. Paul. Assistant commissioner of Natural Resources under DFL Gov. Rudy Perpich. DFL state legislator from Roseville 1975-1977.
FAMILY - Wife, Michele Gran; three sons. Lives in Maplewood.