Elected Experience: Pierce County Charter Review Commissioner, Clover Park School Board Director, Precinct Committee Officer.

Other Professional Experience: Decorated Marine Corps fighter pilot with Navy, Air Force, Marines, and NASA commendations. Entrepreneur and business owner. Advanced to lead larger companies and staff in retail, management, grocery, construction and finance.

Education: University of Washington Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics and Astronautics, Air Force Test Pilot School, Naval Aviation Safety Officer School, Command and Staff College.

Community Service: Lakewood Planning Commissioner, Lakewood YMCA Advisory Council, neighborhood watch leader, business/ethics mentor. Married to Linda 43 Years. Son Scott (Laser Physicist) wife Shannon. Son Jay (Air Force Pilot) wife Kirstin. Four grandchildren.

Statement: Like many of you... I don't exactly fit the stereotypical political box. I'm for common sense leadership with the compassion to care for our veterans and seniors, and the character to ensure the safety and success of our children.

We need policies that actually enhance business and employment growth, with more efficient, balanced government budgets, while also caring for our most vulnerable neighbors. We need common sense values that honor and equip those who educate, serve, and protect our community and country, and break the roadblocks that slow success, working to build a brighter future for all of us together.