Elected Experience: 47th District State Representative 1999-2000.  Served on the Agriculture & Ecology, Local Government & Transportation Committees

Other Professional Experience: Environmental Training and consulting, International Trade in Europe & Asia, Small contracting business, Founding director & first president of the PNW Erosion Control Assoc.

Education: College Of Agriculture, Rutgers University, New Brunswick N.J, Landscape Architecture 

Community Service: Phil is married for 39 years with 5 children, 3 of which are decorated US Marines with 1 still serving, 4th Degree KofC, Supports community issues Sweats for Vets, Coats for Kids, Relay for Life, Special Olympics, Project Rachel  

Statement: As a small businessman for over 40 years, I understand the importance of good fiscal management. I am an experienced negotiator both in business and politics and will hit the ground running.

I support Parents Rights, significant property tax reductions for retired seniors so they are not taxed out of their homes, protections for elderly citizens & people with disabilities, our Veterans, especially those disabled during military service, term limits, no more tax increases and a constitutional amendment for the 2/3 vote to raise taxes and force fiscal management to our state government.  Endorsed by Senator Pam Roach