Elected Experience: No information submitted

Other Professional Experience: I served in the U.S. Navy with 2 tours of Viet Nam. I am a 50-year member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, serving as a President, Treasurer, Secretary and Negotiator. 

Education: No information submitted

Community Service: I have served on many Boards of Directors, including United Way, Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce, Community College Advisory Boards, Workforce and Economic Developments Board and currently on the Cascade Regional Blood Services Board. I served on a Citizens Elections Oversight Advisory Commission and Ballot Tabulation Technology Commission. I have been a member of the Safe Streets prevention partnership.

Statement: I believe that we must care for our citizens, that means good well funded schools, colleges or vocational education, apprenticeships for good jobs. I believe we need more jobs to sustain our economic future. We need good universal healthcare system for all citizens. We need to quit giving corporations our hard-earned tax dollars if they do not keep and grow jobs in our State. Lastly, we need to help our fellow veterans and homeless. As a gun owner and Viet Nam Veteran we need good common-sense gun regulations to protect our citizens. I ask for your vote.