Legal/Judicial Experience

Judge Pro-Tem Franklin County District Court; Hearing Examiner Benton City; Partner Rio Foltz; Bell, Brown, & Rio; Contract City Prosecutor, Prosser, Richland, West Richland, Pasco, College Place, Othello; Contract District Court Prosecutor, Franklin County 2025;  Adams County 2026; Spokane County Deputy Prosecutor.

Other Professional Experience

Adjunct Professor Paralegal Program Charter College; Adjunct Professor WSU Tri-Cities Business Law; CJTC SE Regional Law Enforcement Academy Instructor; Member United States Patent Bar

Education

BA Molecular Biology, University of Montana; Juris Doctor, Gonzaga Law School; Master of Laws Intellectual Property, University of Houston

Community Service

NCFCA speech and debate judge; Liberty Christian School Volunteer; Handford High Career Exploration Day Volunteer

Statement

Consistent. Experienced. Principled. 

An exemplary judge must be impartial, maintain order, protect the victims and community, and the rights of the accused. After more than twenty years of dedication as your local prosecutor, I will be fair, firm, and follow the rule of law in serving as your district court judge.

My extensive district court experience has earned respect among the judiciary, prosecutors, defense attorneys and law enforcement. I am endorsed by current Benton County Prosecutor, Eric Eisinger, former Benton County Prosecutor, Andy Miller, all Benton-Franklin Superior Court Judges, a majority of Benton County District Court Judges, many members of local law enforcement, and local attorneys.

I have dedicated 21 years of my legal career to the betterment and safety of the Tri-Cities community. Our communities expect safe neighborhoods and accountability when laws are broken. Public trust in the justice system depends on consistency, professionalism, and judges who are prepared and impartial. I am devoted to this purpose and will work hard to maintain these principles. My wife, Carrie Sue, and I are grateful to be raising our three sons in Benton County. I am committed to ensuring your vote for me will contribute to a safe and law-abiding community.