Where are you originally from?
I am from Norway, I grew up in Oslo, but my family roots are from North Trøndelag, the Central region of Norway. However, I spent four years of my childhood (7-11 years) in Geneva, Switzerland.
 
Why did you choose to attend DU?
I was recommended to DU by a Norwegian Alumni who was working with my dad in Djakarta Indonesia. When he heard I was an active soccer player at the national level in Norway, he also suggested that I apply for a soccer scholarship.
 
Where are you now/what are you doing?
I am now a Norwegian diplomat, working for the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. I am currently seconded to the European External Action Service (the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the European Union) in Brussels, working as a Senior Advisor in the Asia Pacific Division.
 
Last time you touched a soccer ball/where?
I still play once a week, mostly five-a-side indoors, and occasionally on weekends for the European Commission.
 
Highlight/favorite soccer memory from your time at DU:
Being named captain of the soccer team, reaching the NAIA First Division National Tournament and being named on the All America Team. I also finished third in overall points and fifth in goals on DU's all-time record list. I also became North American Amateur Champion with the Denver Kickers while I was at DU.


 
When is the last time you were back on campus? Do you get back often?
I was last back in 2011, for the induction into the DU Hall of Fame. I do not get back as often as I would like. Denver is quite far away, and my work normally takes me in other directions. But I plan to go back next year (in 2019).
 
Favorite non-soccer memory from your time at DU:
All the great friends I made (for life) during my time at DU – from the dorms, Phi Kapp and student life in general.  
 
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Probably back in Norway, in Oslo and up at my summer house in Trondelag. Or possibly at foreign posting for Norway somewhere. 

What is your greatest accomplishment?
My two boys, Tristan (17) and Inigo (15).
 
What advice do you have for the current Pioneers about life after college?
Carpe Diem – grab every opportunity to see the world and widen your horizon.