Elected Experience: State Representative

Other Professional Experience: History/Social Studies Teacher in the Renton School District; Small Business Owner of Aces Tennis; Leads the City of Renton Parks and Recreation Tennis Programs

Education: Hazen High School, Renton; Bachelors Degree, Political Science and History double major, University of Washington;  Masters Degree in Teaching, Western Washington University

Community Service: Led a successful community effort to save all of the Renton School District high school golf teams and many volunteering experiences at Habitat for Humanity, Salvation Army Renton Food Bank, Ronald McDonald House, and Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust.  Member of Renton and South King County Chambers of Commerce.

Statement: As a father of two young children, and one of the few active teachers serving in the legislature, I will continue delivering a very important perspective to the legislature as our state attempts to comply with the Supreme Court ruling to fully fund education. I will continue to be a hard worker and strong leader for our community thanks to your support!

I am proud to be endorsed by teachers, your firefighters, the 11th District Democrats, Senator Bob Hasegawa, State Representative Zack Hudgins, King County Executive Dow Constantine, Renton City Council Members Ed Prince, Ruth Perez, and many more.