Randy is a person living in long-term recovery, which for him means he has not used drugs, alcohol, or any mood-altering substances since January 9, 2005. After receiving the life-saving gifts of treatment and recovery, he earned an A.S. degree in Addiction Counseling from Minneapolis College in 2015. He then worked for two years as a full-time counselor at RS EDEN/Eden House Recovery Services—the very program where he was once a client. Randy also served on the Board of Directors for the Steve Rummler Hope Network, the organization responsible for passing Steve’s Law in 2014.
 

In February 2018, Randy stepped down from the board and became the full-time Overdose Prevention Manager. In this role, he trained law enforcement, EMS, community members, and anyone interested in carrying and administering naloxone, the medication that reverses opioid overdoses. As a nationally recognized advocate for recovery and reform, Randy also served on the Board of Directors of the MN Second Chance Coalition. During the 2015–2016 legislative session, he testified before several committees on drug sentencing reform. His testimony, along with that of others, contributed to the most significant changes in Minnesota’s drug sentencing guidelines in nearly three decades. Thanks to these reforms, approximately 700 fewer people are incarcerated each year for having the disease of addiction.
 

Randy later completed his B.A. in Human Services at Bethel University. He lives in Golden Valley, MN, with his wife and their cat. In March 2019, he followed his passion by founding Bold North Recovery.
 

Mr. Anderson has been recognized with multiple honors for his leadership and advocacy, including:

• 2019 MARRCH Award of Excellence in Advocacy

• Distinguished Service Award from the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office

• 2025 Legal Action Center’s Edward J. Davis Community Service Award

 

He also holds multiple state and national credentials, including:

• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC), Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy (BBHT)

• MCB Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Approved Supervisor

• CCAR Recovery Coach Professional – Facilitator (RCPF)​