Commissioners are elected for four year terms on a staggered basis. The Board of Commissioners consists of three elected officials who must reside in separate districts but are elected by the voters of the county as a whole. Commissioner Districts must be redrawn at least once every 10 years.The Board of Commissioners is the executive of the county and shares legislative powers with the County Council. It enacts ordinances and administers all county business. Powers and authorities include but are not limited to:· Controlling, maintaining and supervising county owned property including the Courthouse, jail and offices; auditing county books· Establishing township boundaries· Supervising construction and maintenance of county roads and bridges· Developing and administering personnel policies for county employees· Establishing precincts, providing polling places and election equipment, administering elections in conjunction with County Election Board· Establishing minimum housing standards, building regulations, fire prevention ordinances, contracting ambulance services; regulating food establishments, assisting community mental health centers, assisting public transportation facilities, carrying out poor relief duties· Selecting and appointing members to fill positions on boards, commissions, committees and appointing certain department heads· Establishing parks and recreation facilities, war memorials, historical markers, maintaining county forests· Establishing solid-waste districts and serving on the district boards which are responsible for 20 year plans for disposal, recovery and reduction of solid waste
Campaign Phone
812-391-5002
Education Background
Brown County High School Graduate. Indiana University Bachelors Degree in Public Affairs
Occupation
Small Business Owner
I bring a practical, results-driven approach to leadership in Brown County. As a current County Council member, former Director of Broadband for the Lt. Governor, previous Town Manager and Economic Development Manager for Nashville, and current small business owner, I have deep local and state government experience. I led the effort to bring high-speed fiber broadband to over 7,000 homes, and last year secured $20 million in innkeepers revenue for Brown County through the state legislature. That funding is now available to support improvements at the county fairgrounds, Deer Run Park, and other township projects—paid by visitors, not local taxpayers. I have a track record of getting practical, meaningful results for Brown County.
Brown County faces several challenges: maintaining roads, supporting strong public safety services, reducing the cost of living, and ensuring housing remains attainable for locals. Residents want dependable services and infrastructure without unnecessary costs. I will focus on practical solutions—improving roads fairly across the county, supporting our sheriff, ambulance service, first responders and volunteer firefighters, addressing housing needs, and ensuring community input guides major decisions. My experience in local and state government helps turn practical solutions into real results.
The most urgent infrastructure need in Brown County is improving county roads and bridges. Reliable roads are essential for safety, emergency response, and daily travel for residents. Road maintenance must be fair and consistent across the county. We will use highway funds responsibly and pursue state and federal grants, addressing priority road needs where it makes the most sense based on safety, traffic, and long-term maintenance. Remaining broadband locations are now largely funded through recent federal grants, and timely deployment will require county cooperation and expedited permits.
Public input should guide county decisions. As a current County Council member and former Town Manager for Nashville, I have experience bringing residents, community leaders, and organizations like Indiana University together to gather feedback and evaluate priorities. Input should be gathered early, before decisions are finalized, so policies reflect local priorities. Decisions should be reviewed openly in public meetings where the reasoning, benefits, and tradeoffs are clear. Once the community direction is understood, government should move forward efficiently and deliver practical results.
Housing affordability is an increasing challenge in Brown County. Teachers, sheriff’s deputies and staff, volunteer firefighters, healthcare workers, service employees, and young families should have the opportunity to live in the community they serve. A number of years ago I helped secure the town’s first state housing tax credit project, creating 57 apartments for residents 55 and over in an existing commercial area with minimal impact on neighbors and virtually no opposition. We need practical housing options that allow the next generation to stay here while respecting property rights and the rural character residents value.
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