Doc Severson - Get to Know Him!

1. Married to Cathy Jo for 36 years (in August).
2. Has two kids: Nicole and Joshua (married to Amber).
3. Has a dog named Maximus.
4. Physics major, math and computer minor when computers still used punchcards.
5. Retired from the Navy after serving for 22 years as a Top Gun fighter pilot and commander.
6. Flew A-7s and FA 18 Strike Fighters (the Hornet - same plane as the Blue Angels)
7. Earned two Meritorious Service medals for leadership.
8. 3200 flight hours and 300+ landings on aircraft carriers.
9. Is an inventor and has a patent for an LED light communication system.
10. Elected to the House of Representatives from Sauk Rapids area in 2002 and served 4 terms.
11. Created the M.A.G. (Military Action Group) to reform Minnesota's veteran's issues / policies.
12. Built a team for an international agricultural venture in Laos and Thailand
13. Created a community relations council / outreach project, 501c4, to explore international economic development opportunities to create jobs in the United States.
14. Fisherman.
15. NRA member.
16. Took a big party of Hmong leaders squirrel hunting last fall.
17. Golfer.
18. SCUBA diver.
19. Did 20 pull-ups at the State Fair to achieve the Marines challenge.
20. Governing elder in his church.
21. Past board members and pilot for Wings of Mercy, which provides flights to people in remote areas to get to medical facilities.
22. Lifetime member of VFW and yearly member of American Legion.