Elected Experience
West Benton Fire and Rescue, Appointed Commissioner

Other Professional Experience
Senior executive in agricultural operations; managed more than $70 million in annual operating and capital budgets across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California. President, Columbia Snake River Irrigators Association. Principal, Holliday Management Consulting LLC. Accredited Farm Manager.

Education
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Oregon State University

Community Service
Former firefighter, paramedic, lieutenant, paramedic instructor, and President of IAFF Local 4366. Active in Benton County agricultural, water, and public-service communities

Statement

Benton County’s economy runs on water and electricity. Farms, businesses, families, schools, and public services across District 2 depend on reliable, affordable power. Those of us who work in agriculture understand how quickly power reliability and rate decisions affect pumps, pivots, processing, jobs, and the broader local economy.

I am running for Benton PUD Commissioner because this position requires practical leadership, disciplined financial oversight, and an understanding of how utility decisions affect ratepayers.

As a senior executive in agricultural operations, I managed more than $70 million in annual operating and capital budgets across large-scale farming operations in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California. That work required long-term infrastructure planning, risk management, capital discipline, and operational accountability.

Through my service with the Columbia Snake River Irrigators Association, I have worked on regional issues involving irrigation, hydropower, water reliability, and the relationship between energy policy and agriculture. I also bring public governance experience from my appointed service as a Commissioner with West Benton Fire and Rescue.

Benton PUD is a strong public utility. The next commissioner should build on that strength with a focus on reliable service, responsible infrastructure investment, transparency, and protecting the long-term interests of ratepayers. I would appreciate your vote.