Our Dental Team in Blooming Prairie, MN

My journey to the oral healthcare field began after I graduated from Bethel University with a degree in biology. I worked for a group home doing direct care with the residents and decided I wanted to pursue healthcare during this time. I grew up doing construction with my father and have continued to enjoy woodworking to this day. So, you take an interest in healthcare and combine it with a passion for working with tools and the logical outcome is dentistry! I received my dental degree from the University of Louisville in 2013 and have loved every moment since! I currently work in our Mankato office.

 A wise person once told me when I graduated from dental school to “tell the truth and treat people like family,” and that has always stuck with me. I take pride in my work and keep my patients’ best interest in mind. I am blessed and grateful to be in the profession of dentistry.

I live in Mankato with my wife Alecia and our boys Nolan and Eldon. Spending time with my family is my highest priority. We love outdoor activities and I spend a lot of time just trying to keep up with my boys! From woodworking to renovations, I also love to work on projects in the garage and around the house. My other interests include fishing, hunting, biking and gardening.

Dentistry has given me the opportunity to meet so many wonderful people. It is very rewarding to work with patients who have a fear of the dentist and help them to overcome those fears and receive the care that they need and deserve. My patients know that they can trust me and I will be there for them when they need me.

I grew up in New Richland, MN. I completed my undergraduate degree at Gustavus Adolphus College in 1998 and received my dental degree from the University of Minnesota in 2002.

I feel it is important to actively pursue continuing education to provide my patients with the best treatment options available. I attend various continuing education courses and study clubs throughout the year, in addition to volunteering at a local free dental clinic to provide care to those in need.

My professional affiliations include the:

• American Dental Association®
• Minnesota Dental Association

My family, which includes my wife Stephanie and our three children, Carter, Sophia and Colby, has lived in Owatonna, MN since 2002. I like to be outdoors when I am not at work. My favorite activities include golfing and riding motorcycle in the warmer months, and skiing or ice fishing in the winter.

My path to becoming a dentist started in 2016 after a friend had mentioned the field of dentistry to me. I researched the career and had done some job shadowing at Main Street Dental Clinics while I was applying to dental school. I really enjoy the field of dentistry because it allows me to form great patient relationships while also being able to learn in the field of science and medicine, both of which I enjoy. I have always enjoyed doing activities with my hands, such as DIY projects and sports. Dentistry was the perfect fit for me to be able to use all three of those things: interpersonal relationships, science and hands on work.

I was born and raised in Blooming Prairie and graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 2014. I continued my education at Winona State University where I received a Bachelor of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology. I attended the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry and graduated in May of 2022. My passion and drive for dentistry has allowed me to enjoy continuing to learn and grow as a dental provider to best serve our patients through continuing education courses and staying up to date with new technology and techniques. I am a member of the Minnesota Dental Association and the American Dental Association®.

In my free time I enjoy spending time with my three legged dog, Emmitt. He and I like to play ball together and go for walks around town. I like to go on hiking and camping adventures with my friends, traveling, attending concerts and sporting events and living a healthy lifestyle by being active. Other interests include, cooking/grilling, reading, DIY projects and fixing things, having a good laugh and I am beginning to dip my toe into golfing.