Craig comes to us with 34 years of municipal public employment. During those years, Craig has worked in various disciplines of building construction and code enforcement, 20 years of land development involvement, and 15 years of real estate marketing and acquisition of residential, commercial, and industrial properties. Craig’s college education background includes studies in architecture, community planning, and code enforcement. Craig’s experience in real estate involvement and [...]

Craig comes to us with 34 years of municipal public employment. During those years, Craig has worked in various disciplines of building construction and code enforcement, 20 years of land development involvement, and 15 years of real estate marketing and acquisition of residential, commercial, and industrial properties. Craig’s college education background includes studies in architecture, community planning, and code enforcement. Craig’s experience in real estate involvement and marketing provides a valuable addition to the professional sales staff of CENTURY 21 Atwood.

Craig and his wife, Jan, are both lifetime residents of Albert Lea and have made Albert Lea their home for their entire 34 years of marriage. They feel very blessed to be a part of this community. They have two sons, Mike and his family who live in Milwaukee, and Jeff, who lives in Albert Lea. In Craig’s free time, he enjoys spending time with his family – especially his granddaughters – Emmie and Brynley, golfing (most of the time), running, racquetball, snowmobiling, and just being active. Craig is excited to be a member of the CENTURY 21 Atwood professional sales team and looks forward to assisting you with all your real estate needs.

CERTIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS, CURRENT OR PREVIOUS AFFILIATIONS

40 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WITH PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE, CODE ADMINISTRATION,

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMICAL DEVELOPMENT

EDUCATION
Associate in Applied Science Degree in Building Inspection Technology
Inver Hills Community College, Inver Grove Heights, MN
College Studies in Architecture (3 years)

CERTIFICATIONS
Minnesota Licensed Realtor
State of Minnesota Certified Building Official
International Code Council (ICC):

• Certified Building Inspector 
• Certified Plumbing Inspector
• Certified Plans Examiner
• Certified Erosion/Sediment Control Designer, State of Minnesota

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
International Code Council (ICC)
Upper Great Plains Region III Chapter of ICC
Association of Minnesota Building Officials (Board of Directors,

• Past Board Chairman — 2 ½ Terms, Past Vice President — 2 terms)

10,000 Lakes Chapter of ICC
Southeast Minnesota Code Officials Chapter (Past Chairman,

• Past Vice President — 3 terms)

American Planning Association
MN Planning Association
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials 
National Fire Protection Association
National Association of Realtors

COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS
Annual Institute for Building Officials — University of Minnesota

• Institute Planning Committee — 8 years 

Association of Minnesota Building Officials/Upper Great Plains

• Region III Educational Planning Committee — 7 years

U of M
MN Governor’s Code Advisory Council
AMBO IBC Code Development Committee
AMBO IRC Code Development Committee
AMBO Legislative Committee
Minnesota DOLI Building Inspector’s Competency Committee 
Minnesota/ICC Plumbing Inspector’s Certification Exam Committee
MnAPA Conference Planning Committee
MnAPA Planning Conference Activities Committee
Great Plains Region III Public Relations Committee
Albert Lea Business Development Center Advisory Board 

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Co-Lead Position in Developing the Austin Main Street Project
Austin Vision 2020

• Steering Committee
• Business Friendly Committee
• Entrepreneur Committee

MN Licensed Residential Contractor Program Sponsor (Education — 22 years)

PERSONAL ORGANIZATION INVOLVEMENT

First Presbyterian Church:

• Deacon
• Elder — 2 terms
• Session Member
• Christian Education Committee Member
• Building and Grounds Committee Member

YMCA:

• Board of Directors President
• Vice President Board of Directors
• Executive Committee Member
• Building and Grounds Committee Member

OTHER:

• 23 years of Real Estate Experience
• 38 years of Commercial Land Development and Community Planning
• Access Austin Chairman
• Spruce Up Austin
• Co-Chair Experience Albert Lea

YOUTH SPORTS INVOLVEMENT
Youth Hockey Coach — 13 years
Youth Baseball Coach 
Youth Soccer Coach 
Youth Flag Football Coach 
Youth Hockey Assoc. Board of Directors
Youth Hockey Assoc. Tournament Director
Youth Hockey Assoc. Resource and Dev. Director

AWARDS / RECOGNITIONS
2009 Klienbeck Award MN Code Official of the Year
International Code Council Merit Award