Training and Experience
Former Campaign Director and regional organizer with experience in political operations and public engagement; U.S. Air Force Security Forces veteran with Tactical Response Force experience protecting critical national security assets.
Volunteer/Community Service
Co-founded a nonprofit advocating for veterans’ issues and remain active in local civic engagement and community listening efforts.
I would reverse SB 293’s elimination of the four-day grace period for mail-in ballots. That change disproportionately affects certain voters, including veterans and people with disabilities who rely on the mail.
Other than that, Ohio’s elections are already among the most secure in the country. Documented voter fraud is statistically very low.
That doesn’t mean we stop improving. Good governance means continually strengthening the systems people rely on. We should focus on practical steps: supporting local election officials, maintaining clear and consistent rules, and ensuring the process remains transparent and trusted.
Ohio families are already stretched thin, so tax reform should start with easing the burden on working people. I support efforts that reduce or altogether eliminate property taxes for disabled veterans and senior citizens, and ensure the tax system does not shift more costs onto middle- and working-class families.
At the same time, we need to make sure large corporations and special interests are paying their fair share rather than passing costs onto taxpayers through subsidies or higher utility bills. Responsible tax policy should prioritize stability, fairness, and protecting the economic security of Ohio’s communities.
The rising cost of living is squeezing families across Ohio, and government should focus on easing that pressure rather than adding to it. That means being mindful of policies that raise everyday costs, whether through higher utility bills, taxes, or fees.
We should prioritize practical steps that protect household budgets: encouraging responsible economic development that doesn’t shift costs onto residents, supporting stable wages and job security, and making sure essential services like healthcare and energy remain affordable. Public policy should start with a simple question: does this help working people get ahead, or does it make their lives harder?
My priority is ensuring Ohio’s education system prepares students for real opportunity while remaining accessible to families. For K–12, that means supporting teachers and ensuring classrooms have the resources they need. More specifically, Ohio should fully and faithfully fund the Fair School Funding Plan and pay its fair share of education costs rather than shifting the burden to local governments under the guise of “local control.” I also believe the current voucher system should be reformed or abolished so public resources are focused on strengthening public schools that serve the vast majority of Ohio’s students.
For higher education, we should focus on affordability and workforce readiness. Students should not have to take on overwhelming debt just to gain necessary skills.
Reducing hyperpartisanship starts with remembering that public office is about serving people, not political teams. Too often politics rewards conflict and performance instead of problem solving. I believe we should focus on practical solutions to real problems and work with anyone willing to help improve the lives of the people we represent.
Civility also comes from leadership and example. Listening to constituents, respecting differing viewpoints, and treating colleagues as partners in governing, not enemies, can help restore a healthier political culture. At the end of the day, voters expect us to do the work, not just argue about it.
