Married to Jennifer, lived Fargo, West Fargo,and now Horace since 2003, Three daughters: Kennedy, Harper, McKenna In addition, DJ is an entrepreneur at heart and can relate to business owners because he has had ownership in several businesses including: Ron’s Aqua Massage, Oreck Clean Home Center, Basement Technologies of North Dakota, mycreativeshop.com, and Mrs. Field’s Cookies. He also oversees the business operations of several rental properties.

Master's in Educational Leadership

Spending as much time outside with family & friends...especially at our Lake Sallie Cabin in MN - as well as: Hunting, Fishing, Golfing, Surfing, Pontooning, Swimming, Hiking, Lifting Weights, Traveling, Concerts, Sporting Events, etc.

All Lines Leader, 2005 - 2006; All-Star Leader 2007, Premier Leaders 2012-2023; AFLIC, 2004 - 2023; Life Diamond, 2004 - 2023, Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow; All American, 2005 - 2022, IC Hall of Fame Ring winner, 2016, 2020, 2021, 2022 All American "Top 10", 10-time American Hall of Fame winner, #1 in the Premier Leader's Top 10 in 2020 & 2021, MDRT Member 2022

DJ is passionate about giving back to his community. He volunteers, has held leadership positions or has been on various committees in the: YMCA, Chamber of Commerce, Realtors’ Association, Homebuilders’ Association, Emergency Food Pantry, Valley Christian Counseling, Athletes in Action, CRU, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, FM Powerlunch, YoungLife, Horace Booster Club, and Horace Lions Club.

Middle School Teacher & Coach