Born in Savitaipale on 20.5.1963
Married, one child
Master of Education, University of Joensuu 1987
Doctor of Philosophy, University of Helsinki 2004
Head of Administration and Finance Unit, Office of the President of the Republic 2006 -
Head of Administration, Central Criminal Police 2005-2006
Development Manager, Central Criminal Police 2003-2004
Researcher, University of Helsinki 1999-2002
Reseacher, Central Criminal Police 2003-2004
Teacher 1986-1991