As a husband, father of four, and church leader, I have learned to approach challenges with wisdom, fairness, and a focus on the common good. These roles have instilled in me a deep sense of responsibility, integrity, and service to others. I pride myself on being not only a good listener but also an action-based, take-charge person. I am committed to putting into action what the people in my community want. I earned a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from The Ohio State University. With 45 years of experience in Information Technology, I have worked in various industries, including academia, healthcare, technology sales, insurance, and national trucking.

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Many lawmakers haven’t worked hard for minimum wage, struggled to buy groceries, or gone without healthcare. But I have. While these struggles aren’t something most people put on a resume, they continue to shape how I have worked on your behalf for the past four years as your State Representative. In addition to serving as your representative, I earned my Ph.D. at the University of Wyoming in 2021 and have published and presented research across the country on how we can improve our justice system to better serve our communities. Most importantly, I have applied that knowledge to advocate for justice here in Albany County as a community organizer for justice and as a policy maker writing and voting on legislation.

Cities and counties fund essential services like hospitals, first responders, roads, and more. If the legislature were to cut property taxes, which pay for these important services, we must find ways to pay for them so communities have roads to drive on, ambulances to call on, and teachers for our schools.

Unfortunately, using a backfill option will not last long unless we raise taxes elsewhere. Cutting property taxes would be fiscally irresponsible. Instead, we should increase property tax refunds so increased property tax payments don’t harm hard working Wyomingites. Additionally, we should find more sustainable funding mechanisms like making large corporations pay their fair share for the government services they benefit from.

The legislature should continue to invest in higher education because doing so benefits communities across the state and helps set up our hard-working neighbors and their children for success. As wise investors, we should rely on experts in education to make decisions for these institutions that benefit students and faculty most. The legislature should have no say in curriculum or student programs.

Unfortunately, I find fault in the structure of UW’s Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees meets too often and lacks meaningful oversight and accountability to the state of Wyoming. I think we should consider how we can make the board of trustees more transparent and accountable to the communities they serve.

There are many rules that make up the legislative process. These rules serve as important guides in protecting the democratic process, so I do not support changing the rules because committee bills have not made it through the difficult process of changing laws. The incoming legislature is more extreme than ever because less than 30% of eligible voters cast a ballot in the Primary Election. The solution is more people voting so the legislature reflects the people that live in our communities. Until the people of Wyoming are inspired to vote, the legislature will be run by people who are unwilling to solve real problems. Lawmakers should be invested in improving the lives of hardworking families, not doing what DC operatives want them to.