I am an attorney, single mother, business owner, mediator and litigator who has a track record of passing practical solutions to the issues faced by my constituents. I was born in Big Sky and raised in Four Corners. My parents instilled in me the importance of serving my community as both of my parents have dedicated thousands of hours to our community over their lives. I am the coach of the Mock Trial Team in Big Sky and I have served on the boards of nonprofits like Reach and Morningstar Learning Center. I have also volunteered my time at Eagle Mount and the Gallatin Legal Assistance Clinic.
Three issues we will be tackling are data center regulation, attainable housing and the movement to make public lands private. I think our most pressing issue is data centers. There are three major components including data center regulation, Montana's energy infrastructure and reorganizing the Public Service Commission (PSC). We need strong regulations for data centers including water use, rate protections, and noise and e-waste regulations. At the same time, the data center issue has shown that our transmission grid needs updates. We need legislation that protects our landowners, but paves a clear path for future improvements. Last our PSC is not functional. We have bipartisan legislation to overhaul it completely.
Last session, I voted to expand Montana's Medicaid System without a sunset. This is the number one way that state legislators can support rural health care and cost of that care. Unfortunately, there is little that states can do to directly effect the cost of insurance and care. However, we can pass legislation that promotes competition and reduces monopolies and develop comprehensive oversight and spending targets and then develop legislation to address those findings.
Montana's system is working just fine and does not need additional regulation. We need to preserve our ability to do mail in ballots. We need to redefine corporations and other state created entities so that they do not have the power to spend on political campaigns.
Born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, I will be 63 on Election Day 2026 and reside in Gallatin Gateway. I am a software developer, consultant, and small business owner. I earned a B.S. in Computer Science from Wake Forest University. I have built multiple startups and also worked in large global enterprises, giving me experience in both entrepreneurship and complex organizations. My career has been built around solving problems, managing budgets, analyzing systems, and delivering results. I want to bring practical judgment, transparency, and Montana common sense to Helena.
My top priorities are spending and taxes, economic growth, housing and property taxes, and transparency in government. First, Montana needs spending discipline and a government that respects taxpayers. Second, we need policies that encourage investment, job creation, entrepreneurship, and productive industries so Montana offers real opportunity. Third, housing and property taxes need structural reform so working families and property owners are not pushed out. Fourth, public office is a public trust, so I support stronger transparency and accountability. My overall priority is simple: prosperity, not bigger government.
I support economic policies that create prosperity rather than dependency. That means lower tax burdens, responsible spending, less red tape, more energy production, and a stronger environment for job creation and small business growth. The best answer to economic insecurity is a healthy economy where people can build, work, and keep more of what they earn. On health care, I support more competition, price transparency, consumer choice, and reducing unnecessary barriers that drive up costs, especially in rural areas. We should focus on making care more accessible and affordable without putting government in charge of every decision.
Elections should be both secure and accessible. I support accurate voter rolls, strong chain-of-custody procedures, clear verification standards, ballot security, and transparent reporting so voters can trust the process. At the same time, every eligible voter should be able to cast a ballot without unnecessary barriers, including rural voters, seniors, and military voters. On money in politics, I support stronger disclosure and transparency so voters know who is funding campaigns and advocacy. Sunlight is the best answer. Voters should be able to see who is trying to influence elections and make informed decisions for themselves.
