Legal/Judicial Experience: Judge, Court of Appeals, Division 2 (2014-present); Judge, Pierce County Superior Court (2004-2014);  Attorney at Gordon, Thomas, Honeywell, Malanca, Peterson & Daheim (1991-2004)

Other Professional Experience: Substance Abuse Counselor; Behavior Modification Counselor; Trained Mediator

Education: W.S. Richardson School of Law, University of Hawaii, J.D. (1991); University of Hawaii, Manoa, B.A. - Psychology (1986)

Community Service: Works with the Chinese Reconciliation Park Foundation to complete a waterfront Chinese garden in Tacoma; speaks with middle school and high school students about the law and how the law affects everyone, even kids; mentors students interested in or currently attending law school.

Statement: I have had the privilege of serving the citizens of Pierce County as a judge for over 14 years. I welcome your vote so that I may continue serving our community with hard work, diligence, and compassion.