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Campaign Phone
5809841008
Age
48
Education
MBA, Currently pursuing PhD in Business Administration at OSU (Graduating Dec 2027)
Professional Experience
Federal Contracting, Accounting, Oil & Gas Construction, Small Business Owner
Volunteer Service
Chisholm Public School Board (2018-Present): President (2020-2023), Vice President (2025- 2026), Clerk (2019, 2024-2025) Chisholm Sports Boosters, Treasurer (2023-Present) Chisholm Foundation, Treasurer and Board Member (2018-2024) Sigma Chi Fraternity Parents Club, Financial Treasurer (2025-Present) City of Pond Creek, City Council Member and Clerk (2011-2015) Journey Women's Center, Financial Committee Member (2021-2024) Pond Creek Lions Club, President (2007-2016) Garfield County Republican Women, Member and Volunteer (2026-Present) 4R Kids, Member and Volunteer (2026-Present) Rotary, Member and Volunteer (2026-Present) Oakwood Christian Church, Member and Volunteer (2012-Present)
Serving on the Chisholm School Board for the last 8 years was the driving factor behind my decision to run. I have watched how state policy decisions affect our schools, from the budget to the classroom.
Rural districts across Oklahoma are feeling the pressure. Property insurance costs have skyrocketed in many districts due to a lack of competition among carriers, threatening budgets that communities have worked hard to build and maintain. Introducing real competition into that system is a priority for me.
I also know that today's teacher carries far more than a lesson plan. They are navigating behavioral challenges, emotional crises, and family situations before they ever get to the subject they were trained to teach. We need to ask our teachers what they need and actually listen. For emergency-certified teachers filling critical gaps in our schools, I want to see a state-supported program that provides them with real classroom training.
Oklahoma is already moving in the right direction. The Graduation Act of 2024 was a meaningful step, giving students career pathways alongside traditional academics so they graduate ready to enter the workforce. I want to build on that foundation.
My focus is growing our own. When young people can see a future here, they stay here. That means expanding CareerTech opportunities, supporting apprenticeship programs, and connecting students to industries that are already thriving in rural Oklahoma. It also means making this state an attractive place to plant roots, with strong communities, good schools, and an environment where small businesses can grow.
Oklahoma has taken strong steps forward. The Strong Readers Act (SB 362, 2024) overhauled early literacy instruction statewide. Senate Bill 1778, signed into law in April 2026, builds on that foundation by requiring early screening, targeted intervention, and a reading specialist in every district.
I do not believe in reinventing the wheel. Mississippi transformed its education system from one of the lowest performing in the nation to a model others are now following by committing to proven literacy strategies and staying the course. Oklahoma is moving in that same direction, and I will support the funding and resources our rural districts need to make it work.
Diversification is the key. Oklahoma has made progress attracting aerospace, biotechnology, and advanced manufacturing, and we need to continue that work in rural areas, not just urban centers. Small businesses are the backbone of communities like ours, and reducing regulatory burdens and keeping taxes competitive makes it easier for them to survive a downturn.
Agriculture is an anchor for rural Oklahoma and deserves the same economic development attention as any other sector. Supporting value-added agriculture, agribusiness, and rural infrastructure keeps money circulating locally even when national markets tighten.
