"The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team." -- Hall of Fame Coach and Fellow North Dakotan, Phil Jackson
Q&A
What is your favorite book and why?
"The Splendid and the Vile" by Erik Larson. Winston Churchill displayed extraordinary leadership during his first year as Prime Minister during the darkest days of WWII. Churchill’s ability to inspire courage and unity, even in the face of relentless bombings and near-defeat. His masterful rhetoric, emotional intelligence and “Burn the Boats” resolve are key ingredients for this excellent story of a historically monumental event.
Where is your favorite vacation spot and why?
Big Sky, Montana – The site of many memorable family trips underscored by historic blizzards, bear sightings, and undisturbed nature. A remarkable location for all summer and winter activities from worldclass skiing to epic hiking. The remote location and few hotels have historically limited the number of travelers which adds to the peaceful and beautiful surroundings.
What is your favorite sports team?
Minnesota Vikings - Before the age of 11, my Vikes had broken my heart 3 times (didn’t see the first loss) with disappointing Super Bowl losses. My loyalty has been tested several times during my 20 years living in the Land of Tom Brady, but jumping on the bandwagon would have been too easy… stay the course until Purple Reigns!
