Service.
Curiosity.
Conviction.

A veteran’s perspective

I served in the U.S. Army as a mortarman, including a combat deployment to Iraq. Service gave me a lasting respect for duty, preparation, and the people who bear the consequences of decisions made far away.

I bring that perspective to public life: take the responsibility seriously, understand the problem, and remember the people affected.

An educator’s approach

I’m an educator with a master’s degree in teaching and a background spanning history, English, and computer science. I also teach in our local homeschool co-op.

My conviction that students learn at different rates informs my support for advancement by demonstrated mastery. My work with students also informs a broader principle: help people understand, then give them room to exercise responsibility.

A builder’s curiosity

My interests include history, writing, software, game development, and music. I enjoy connecting ideas and turning them into something useful.

My novel, The Making of a King, tells the rise of King Arthur through the eyes of Blaise, Merlin’s apprentice. Explore the book.

That is why I’m interested in practical uses of new technology—from better traffic systems to tools that help citizens understand how their government works.

A neighbor’s commitment

Spokane Valley is home. I’m a husband and father, and I care about the kind of community our children will inherit.

I’ve brought neighborhood traffic concerns to City Council, asked questions about proposed road projects, and pushed for clear answers about city policies. Good local government begins with paying attention to the people who live here.