Class of 1968
Induction September 21, 2024
Education:
- Jefferson Senior High, 1968
- Army Branch, United States Armed Forces, 1968-1971
- Kaplan School of Business – Minnesota Licensed Real Estate Agent/Broker
Accomplishments/Work History:
- Local business owner, entrepreneur and community leader
- Organizer- Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans event, June 16th 2024
- A Broker/Owner, Counselor Realty of Alexandria, 2017-current
- President, Minnesota PHCC, 2005 and 2006
- Recipient of PHCC-National Association, Contractor of the Year Award, 2004
- Minnesota Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (Minnesota PHCC), Plumbing Contractor of the Year, 2004
- LAPW Large Employer of the Year Award, Ellingson Plumbing and Heating, 2002
- Past President, Vikingland Builders Association
- Started Ellingson Plumbing & Heating along with Tom and Renae Hills, 1980
- 20-years of service to Alexandria Volunteer Fire Department – Fireman (1976-96), Asst. Fire Chief (1985-90); and Fire Chief (1990-95)
- Decorated for heroism 3 times, Vietnam War