Elected Experience: Director, Monroe Public School Foundation, Senior VP, Boy Scouts of America Mount Baker Council Membership

Other Professional Experience: Child care Local employer, a three-generation family owned small business with multiple locations in Puget Sound. Former Locomotive Engineer and Trainman with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad, and Local Chairman. Member and volunteer Maltby Community Club. Active Scoutmaster local troop. Council Executive Board Member Boy Scouts of America. Past Chairman of Council financial audit committee.  

Education: Graduate Montana State University, extensive training and leadership programs.

Community Service: Over 10 years with boy scouts fostering youth leadership, youth sports coach and umpire, public school volunteer.

Statement: Olympia needs fresh ideas. As a business owner, I create local area jobs. I've worked to improve our community. I believe in listening and working to find bipartisan solutions to the problems we face.

We must fund education first to provide students with opportunities and good jobs. I will work to eliminate unfair tolls and reduce traffic congestion to help get families moving. Our tax dollars must be spent wisely so people and small businesses aren't forced to struggle under a heavy tax burden. I want to get results for you and I'd be honored to have your vote.