Servant leadership was one of the greatest things I learned while attending Dallas Baptist University. I currently serve as the COO for Kerrville Medical Services, handling budgets, intra business personnel policies and implementation, and finance controller. I serve as a Deacon in our church and have served on numerous
committees, most recently a 3-year tenure as President of the Finance Committee, and a youth teaching leader. Inside the district I have been a part of the ’23-’24 KISD Leadership Cohort, the 1925 KISD Budget Committee, volunteered at Outdoor Ed for HPMS, volunteered at Field Day for Tally, and many others.
The most pressing issue facing the KISD School Board is funding. With an already stretched budget, meeting the needs of our district is imperative. KISD is striving to be able to improve upon and offer more CTE programs in their schools. As with every new program, costs accrue and with the current budget constraints at the
state level, KISD will start to feel the crunch as they look to the future. I know the current board, with the help of the administration, are looking for ways to stretch our dollars while still providing the programs offered that make KISD great.
Currently the district is blessed to be able to offer incredible programs and staff. With that being said, the biggest issue raised to me has been around communication or lack thereof. We know coaches and teachers are extremely busy and keeping a host of parents informed of changes to schedules or games can be far from their minds, but it would be helpful to figure out a single best way for parent communication. If the district could agree on using a single app across all campuses instead of multiple apps, that would be largely beneficial to parents regarding communication.
I bring leadership experience in public service, managing budgets, long-term planning, and strategic decision-making as CEO of Kerrville Public Utility Board. My work with both degreed professionals and skilled trade workers gives me a unique perspective on workforce readiness. As a KISD parent, I want the best for my daughter and all students. I also have insight into the needs of teachers because my wife, a former Tivy High School teacher, now supports local education through her work at the Kerrville Public School Foundation. I will bring independent thought and problem-solving to help keep KISD strong.
The biggest challenge is funding. State funding for public school education has been diminishing for over a decade, while costs continue to rise. The likely implementation of school vouchers will create additional financial strain, potentially leading to larger class sizes, teacher retention challenges, and cuts to elective programs like fine arts and athletics. The board must make smart financial decisions to keep KISD strong. Additionally, supporting teachers and enhancing Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs are key priorities. Expanding workforce training programs will prepare students for high-paying jobs and benefit local businesses.
Many parents and community members are concerned about funding challenges and the impact they could have on class sizes, teacher retention, and student programs. There’s strong support for keeping Kerrville ISD a high-performing district and ensuring that teachers have the resources they need. I also hear a desire for more workforce readiness programs—expanding Career &Technical Education (CTE) to give students more opportunities for success beyond high school. People want transparency and proactive leadership from the board to navigate financial challenges while maintaining academic excellence, teacher support, and a well-rounded education for all students.
