Elected Experience: None

Other Professional Experience: Logger in WA, OR, CA, AK and Solomon Islands. Lumber millworker, heavy equipment operator, homebuilder, and various college jobs. Science teacher 18 years, football-track coach. BSN/RN 4 years in Home Health, Long term and Acute care and ortho/renal hospital floor.

Education: Kelso High School, 1978. Portland Bible College, 1988. Warner Pacific College Bachelor of Science, 1992. City University Master of Education, 1998. Idaho State University Meridian Bachelor of Science in Nursing Accelerated Program, 2010.

Community Service: Volunteer home building and helping in eye and medical clinics in Honduras for a week during summers of school break.

Statement: Results, not excuses. I work hard, communicate and get things done. Born and raised in SW Washington, I love it and the people. Through the classroom and health care, I have connected with many of you. I’m stepping into this arena to continue making a difference in lives both young and old. I prefer to the point questions and answers. We need to spend our money wisely to improve school safety, education outcomes, health care, and better manage our natural resources of water, timber, fish and wildlife. I’ll work to be a breath of fresh air you can trust.