After a career in manufacturing I decided that houses were what really interest me and went into Real Estate with Edina Realty in 1999. Along the way, I also started writing murder mysteries. Thus far I've had 2 books published and I'm working on the third. The updated photo was a shot taken for the cover story in Plymouth Magazine back in March last year.
I'm married to a wonderfully tolerant woman named Cindy. We have 2 daughters and 7 grandkids. We both show our Shetland Sheepdogs in Obedience and Agility Trials all over the U.S., have competed in National Championships in both sports and judge AKC Obedience Trials. In my spare time, (what's that?), I create stained glass windows and still occasionally play my horn. You can reach me through one of my 4 web sites. philrustad@edinarealty.com or phil@fastdogpress.com work best.
I don't think I'll make the festivities, (I have a book event that evening), so have a great time without me.