Westby, and Viroqua, Wisconsin. He  graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1887, where he majored in hydraulics and geology. He could speak, write and read eight languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Danish, Swedish and Norwegian. He also had a thorough knowledge of classical Latin and Greek.

Career

Early years
He began his career  in California as a hydraulic engineer and geologist in January, 1887. Between 1887 and 1914, He served as: 
Chief Engineer of North Riverside Land & Water Co., 1887 to 1890, in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, Calif.
City Engineer of San Bernardino, Calif., 1890 to 1892
Chief Engineer of water resources and sanitation for California State Public Institutions, 1894 to 1895
Chief Engineer of Redlands Electric Light & Power Co., 1895 to 1896
Chief Engineer of SouthernCitizen Academy Application

Citizens Academy/VIPS

The Ashwaubenon Department of Public Safety opens its doors and invites the public inside to learn about the Public Safety Department. The goal of the Citizens’ Academy program is to “break barriers and build bridges: between the citizens of the community and the personnel of the Department. You will meet many Ashwaubenon Public Safety Officers while participating in the Academy, as the officers teach all of the classes. The classes offered in the Academy relate to the daily duties and responsibilities of the officers.

The Academy teaches the public about the responsibilities of the Public Safety Officers and their individual responsibilities as a citizen. The Academy is offered once a year and lasts ten weeks. The topics include: history of the Department, telecommunications, traffic accidents, gangs,