Age: 63
Residence: Helena, MT
Career:
- Air Force Officer (32 years of service)--positions included GPS Satellite Controller, Aerial Refueling Navigator (KC-135R), AFROTC Instructor, Strategic Planner, Data Analyst, Software Project Manager
- Public School Science Teacher
-Dept of Veterans Affairs, Informatics Specialist
-House Sergeant at Arms Staffer (2025 MT Legislative Session)
Education:
-BS, History/Engineering, US Air Force Academy
-MA, Space Systems Mgt, Webster University
-Project Mgt Professional, Project Mgt Institute
I feel my technical and educational expertise, along with my experience during the 2025 legislative session, give me the background and competency to effectively serve the citizens of the Helena Valley.
Affordability--help bridge the gap between wages and cost of housing in the state; we need to address property taxes, curb runaway state spending and expand affordable housing through working with for-profit, non-profit and faith-based organizations; help incentivize businesses to provide higher paying, sustainable jobs in Montana, to help workers bridge the affordability gap
Education--put parents and students first with educational freedom, strong neighborhood schools, civic education and teacher support
Freedom--stand firm against government overreach to protect Montana's liberties, families and our way of life
Legislation should be designed to promote business development by leveraging Montana’s resources and workforce, offering tax incentives and other measures to stimulate economic growth. These industries include agriculture, natural resources, manufacturing, tourism, energy production, technology or encouraging new businesses to locate to the Treasure State. Additionally, government policies could provide incentives for workers to access affordable housing and health insurance, contributing to business sustainability. I also want to closely watch such programs as Montana's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), that the potential $1.2B over the five-year grant program is well spent and serves the needs of the citizens of Montana.
I support the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act now being debated in the US Congress and I would support similar legislation in Montana. I agree with the safeguards that are in place with regard to the counting of election ballots, as outlined in: https://politicalpractices.mt.gov/Education-and-Resources/Ballot-Security.pdf. I also concur with the proactive initiatives that the Montana Secretary of State's office is taking in complying with SAVE Act, ensuring that all voters in this state are indeed US citizens. The state already has strict political contribution limits, as outlined in: https://politicalpractices.mt.gov/Contribution-Limits-2026-2027.pdf.
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I am from Fairfax, Virginia, and will be 32 November. I lived in Virginia, working and attending school until 2020. I attended Northern Virginia Community College and Stratford University while working various retail jobs. In 2020, I finally moved to Montana to finish my education at Carroll College. I received my Associate's in General Studies in 2017 and my Bachelor's of Arts in Psychology with a Minor in Business in 2022.
I live in Helena, Montana, which has become my home and favorite place. I am working as a Political Consultant; however, I have a varied resume from retail, to mental health care, to personal assistant, and all of these experiences have proved I have a well-rounded view of the world and strong interpersonal skills.
Housing - I want the younger population of Montana to be able to afford housing.
Public lands - Montana prides itself on its beautiful scenery, and Montanans love using public lands for hunting, fishing, and hiking. I want to protect our public lands by limiting the privatization of our State and National Parks and Forests. Also, to take this point further, I would work on protecting our environment and waterways from pollution.
Water issues - The Helena North Valley and East Helena struggle with providing enough water for their residents. Water is a basic necessity for the survival of our residents, pets, livestock, and crops. I hope to work with other legislators to find realistic solutions to our water issues.
I would work to support education first by helping raise teachers' wages across the state, which would encourage students in the classroom because of the boost in teacher morale. Students with better education tend to continue their education post-high school. I would like to encourage apprenticeship programs and skilled labor training to prevent hiring out-of-state labor.
In response to medicaid expansion, I am going to work to protect it. Medicaid is what is keeping my nephew alive through his infancy.
Not enough Americans exercise their right to vote.
I want to continue supporting mail-in ballots and eliminate as many inconveniences as possible for voters. We need to leave the voting process as simple as possible to avoid confusion.
An unfortunate reality is that elections need money. Walk cards, yard signs, thank you notes, billboards, all cost money to design, print, and distribute. I pride myself on having a grassroots campaign, with only receiving donations from individuals. Not to mention, receiving donations on the campaign trail keeps average Montanans running for office; it makes it more accessible to get the right people elected. Continue to be wary of candidates accepting large sums from mega corporations.
