Biographical Information
Ballot City
Derby
Personal Biography
Born in Phoenix Arizona and lived in Phoenix and Flagstaff until I was 18. Went to Texas for college and then joined the US Air Force where I spent 20 years. Retired and decided to settle down in Kansas
Education
Texas A&M BS Electrical Engineering; Colorado State MBA; Air Force Institute of Technology MS in Logistics
What would be your top three priorities if elected?
Positive collaboration across teachers, administrators and board members. Continued focus on strategic plan execution amidst uncertainty generated by shifts in federal and state actions. Improve the education system to the betterment of the community.
What skills, expertise, experience, or competencies qualify you for this position?
20 year military veteran. Worked as an analyst at the Pentagon. Led teams, both large and small to address both acute problems as well as steady state operations.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
Full openness. Shelving of personal agendas. Listening to the community desires as well as teacher and administration needs. Responsible use of power to enable and enhance the school districts work, rather than to constrain it.