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Campaign Phone
614-774-1758
Occupation
Chief Operating Officer
Education
Ph.D
Qualifications for Office
Military Service: United States Air Force veteran — demonstrates patriotism, discipline, and service to country. Law Enforcement Career: Over 28 years, including 25 with the Columbus Division of Police (attaining sergeant rank) and serving as Assistant Chief in Westerville — brings credibility on public safety, crisis management, and accountability.
Infrastructure Planning
Grove City has experienced steady growth, but that growth brings strain on essential services:
Water & Utilities: Reports of low water pressure and uncertainty over developer vs. city responsibility highlight gaps in infrastructure oversight and accountability. Without proactive planning, basic services may not keep pace with housing developments.
Transportation & Roads: As traffic increases, projects like Stringtown Road improvements or realignments near Pinnacle TIF areas illustrate the balancing act between accommodating growth and minimizing disruption.
Public Facilities: Schools, parks, and community centers must keep pace with population growth to avoid overcrowding and to maintain quality of life.
Strengthening the Relationship with Jackson Township
Shared services—police, fire/EMS, infrastructure—directly affect residents. A cooperative relationship avoids duplication, builds efficiency, and ensures residents get the best return for their tax dollars.
Pursue cost-sharing agreements with Jackson Township on joint services (public safety, infrastructure projects).
Leverage state grants that incentivize intergovernmental collaboration.
Police Recruitment & Public Safety
Why it matters: With Grove City’s growth, public safety resources must keep pace. Recruiting and retaining officers while maintaining community trust is essential.
Use grant programs like the DOJ’s COPS Hiring Program forProgram for partial funding of new officers.
Central Ohio is growing fast, and my approach is simple: we will define “affordable” for Grove City families using Grove City incomes and then build our housing and infrastructure plan around those numbers. In the first 90 days, I’ll launch a Grove City Affordability Index (GCAI) that sets monthly price targets—using the 30% of income standard—for renters and first-time buyers at 60%, 80%, 100%, and 120% of our local median household income. If we can’t measure it, we can’t manage it.
With clear targets, one area we will target is:
1. Prioritize infrastructure (water, sewer, roads, broadband) in areas that can deliver homes at those price points; adopt a 5-year capital plan and concurrency so growth pays for capacity.
2. Update zoning.
Regular Town Halls & Listening Sessions
I’ll hold quarterly town halls across different neighborhoods, not just in one location, so every resident has a convenient opportunity to share concerns.
These will be structured around key issues—public safety, infrastructure, housing, and community services—while leaving open time for direct Q&A.
Partnership with Community Institutions
Schools, churches, veterans’ groups, and nonprofits are trusted gathering places. Partnering with them allows me to reach residents who don’t typically attend city meetings.
I’ll also connect with our business community and service organizations to align growth with community values.
Digital Engagement
Expand the use of surveys and social media.
1. Listening With Intent
Consensus begins not with speaking, but with listening. Too often in public life, groups talk past one another. Stakeholders—residents, developers, schools, veterans, nonprofits, and businesses—all carry valid perspectives shaped by their own experiences. As a council member, I believe in practicing active listening, which means more than politely nodding. It means asking clarifying questions, restating concerns to confirm understanding, and demonstrating that voices are being taken seriously.
For example, in conversations about housing, residents may worry about property values or neighborhood character, while developers are focused on timelines and cost. By listening first, I will validate those concerns
