Career
He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Telemark in 1977, but was not re-elected in 1981. He had previously served as a deputy representative during the term 1973–1977. He served as mayor from 1971 to 1975.
He chaired the local party chapter from 1968 to 1969.
Outside politics he spent his entire career in Norsk Hydro, advancing from laborer in 1946-1958 all the way up to assisting director in 1976-1985.