Award winning effort. Award winning work.

Esports: National
Won the 2019 NBA 2K League Championship in our inaugural year of play. Consisting of 21 teams, NBA2KL is an esports  joint venture between the NBA and Take Two Interactive. Was the culmination of a two-year effort to build the team structure and a world-class training center.
Real Estate: National
​Target Center's renovation was recognized with one of sports most prestigious rankings.  Selected as one of six sports venues nationally to be nominated in by the Sports Business Journal as America's Best Sports Facility. 
Community: Minnesota
​Was awarded the Superior Civilian Service Award which is the highest civilian honor of the Minnesota National Guard.  Bestowed by the Minnesota Adjutant General for service to the State of Minnesota and the Soldiers and Airman of the Minnesota National Guard.
Real Estate: Regional
Awarded to projects that tell a story of excellence beyond design, that emphasize public interest and embrace the varied forces that shape the building. The renovation of Target Center earned this award in 2019.
Real Estate: Regional
Earned this recognition for the Target Center Renovation effort.  Each year, the Minneapolis Downtown Council recognizes and honors leadership by individuals, organizations and initiatives alike through our 2025 Plan Leadership Awards. 
Broadcast: Regional
Received Emmy Awards in both 2012 and 2015 for my work on various Serving Our Troops missions. The Upper Midwest Chapter of the the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences is dedicated to excellence in television by honoring exceptional work.
​Real Estate: Minnesota
The Commercial Real Estate Development Association presents awards annually to the top development projects in Minnesota. The Courts at Mayo Clinic Square won as the Best Project in the "redevelopment" category.
​Real Estate: Regional
Award presented by Finance and Commerce newspapers for the projects that have had the greatest impact on the Twin Cities region.  ​The Target Center renovation earned this distinction in 2017 and the Courts at Mayo Clinic Square was recognized in 2015. 
​Public Relations: National
The Gold SABRE  recognizes the best public relations practices in North America. I won the SABRE as "Best Integrated Campaign" in the Sports & Entertainment Industry in 2018 and as the "Best Social Marketing Campaign" for the Target Market efforts in 2000. 
Marketing: National
Named by Social Media Marketing Magazine as one of the Top 100 CMO's (#50) on Twitter and by CEO World Magazine as one of the most influential CMO's on Twitter.​
Public Relations: National
Earned the Silver Anvil for the best National Integrated Campaign (Target Market campaign.) The Silver Anvil is the national icon of best public relations efforts. 
Public Relations: National
Earned 2 Anvil Awards of Excellence and one Bronze Anvil in the categories of Integrated Communications Campaign and Best Event (Target Market campaign.) 
Public Relations: Minnesota
Awarded two Classic Awards. One in  2018 and one in 2001. The Classics Awards honor the most outstanding work of Minnesota's public relations practitioners.
​Public Relations: Minnesota
Earned 9 Awards of Merit in a variety of categories over a two year period. These are awarded for communications tactics that prove to be impactful in delivering on on campaign strategies.
Public Relations: Minnesota
Earned 5 awards. The  Bronze Quill Award for outstanding performance as a top communicator.Was awarded 
​two Bronze Quill Awards and three Awards of Merit
Academic
One of twenty students selected from the entire incoming freshman class to participate in an intensive, four-year honors program in the College of Liberal Arts.  Consisted of thirty-six credits (similar to an additional major) in accelerated, multi-disciplinary courses within the college.
Community Service
The Sieur Du Luth Award is the highest honor awarded to a UMD undergraduate. It honors exemplary service of three or more years to student organizations, the University, and the community. Am one of only approximately 75 students to be awarded this in the history of UMD.
Community Service
Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Requirements include earning at least 21 merit badges and demonstrating Scout Spirit through the Boy Scout Oath and Law, service, and leadership.