Elected Experience: Elected as Commissioner of the Columbia Valley Parks and Recreation District

Other Professional Experience: Served as Executive Director of the Mt. Baker Chamber of Commerce for 10 years.  Member of the Marketing Committee, Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism for 3 years

Education: Bellingham Technical College

Community Service: Board of Directors of the Opportunity Council, 2 years.  Board Chair for the East Whatcom Community Council, 4 years.  Volunteer, East Whatcom Mobile Food Pantry, 3 years. Member, Advisory Committee for the Upper Nooksack River Recreation Plan, 2015.  Member, Wild & Scenic Steering Committee, 2015

Statement: For over 15 years, I’ve been a strong and consistent voice for community, tourism and economic development in East Whatcom. I’m excited to bring my skills and perspective to the Whatcom County Council.

My passion is making this community a great place to live. A healthy regional economy is the key to living wage jobs and opportunities. Protecting our environment while working to create jobs is how I’ll represent you on the County Council.

I am aware of the need for support from the County in areas that feels distant from decision makers. District 3 is home to many of our County’s most beautiful areas, these places are the gems of Whatcom County yet the people who live here sometimes feel unrepresented by the County Council. As someone who lives and works in the new Foothills and Lakes district, I’ll be able to provide a voice to this large area and serve as a direct link to our community at the county level.

I’m endorsed by Washington Conservation Voters, Whatcom Democrats, The Riveters Collective, The Sierra Club, IAFF 106, and many other organizations and individuals. I’d be honored to have your vote!