Age
38
Public elected offices held
State representative, District 158, 2013-2019; state treasurer, 2019-2023; state auditor, 2023-present
Highest post-secondary educ
BSBA, University Of Missouri-Columbia
Incumbent?
Yes
As auditor, my goal has been and will continue to be a simple one: protect taxpayers, hold government accountable for how it uses your money and point out ways government can work better for the people it serves. I especially want to continue to provide more thorough oversight of public education dollars and review the efficiency and effectiveness of state programs.
I’ve built a successful business that weathered the Great Recession, served in the Legislature where I became chairman of the House Budget Committee, served as state treasurer and now serve as state auditor. Those experiences prepared me to be an independent watchdog who isn’t afraid to call balls and strikes, hold government accountable and protect Missouri taxpayers.
Age
67
Highest post-secondary educ
MBA, DePaul University, management information systems
Occupation
Information systems auditor, semi-retired
1) Increase staffing to the allocated level to provide more audits for assurance to the citizens. 2) Increase transparency by providing more accessible information online for the public, while encouraging state and local government information online as well. 3) Increase communication/engagement with the public/government in local citizen meetings all around the state.
I have been a long-term professional auditor, helping improve controls with practical, effective and efficient solutions to meet business goals. I have been certified in information system auditing and security, as well as teaching system audit. I have been involved with politics and grassroots groups for a long time, discussing issues with citizens and elected officials.
