Gary is a graduate of Worthington High School in Worthington, Minnesota, and has built a career in Information Technology with roles at Great Plains Software, Microsoft, Echelon, and Bell Bank. He is guided by the values of hard work and personal responsibility, believing that effort, perseverance, practicality, and common sense are essential to solving problems and achieving success. Gary believes in putting people first in all areas of life, knowing that strong relationships make it possible to accomplish great things together. He hopes to apply his technology expertise to elevate people and organizations by simplifying complexity, enabling smarter systems, and creating opportunities for others to achieve more than they thought possible.