16th District Representative Pos 1

Elected Experience

None

Other Professional Experience

Small business owner and real estate professional with experience in housing, land use, and regional development.

Education

Undergraduate studies in social sciences at Washington State University and graduate studies in real estate development at Portland State University.

Community Service

Third-generation Mid-Columbia resident and former Chair of the Richland Planning Commission. Former AmeriCorps VISTA member, former Chair of the Tri-Cities Association of REALTORS® Education Committee, and board member of Friends of the Richland Library.

Statement

The Mid-Columbia is helping develop the future of energy, agriculture, science, and technology, but too often government moves too slowly to help deploy real solutions. Families and businesses cannot afford gridlock, endless delays, or politics that prioritize ideological battles over results. We need practical leadership focused on housing, water security, reliable energy, and economic opportunity while streamlining barriers that prevent progress and innovation from moving forward.

I’ll work with anyone, regardless of party, to move practical solutions forward and help build a stronger future for communities across the 16th District.

Elected Experience

Washington State House Representative (2021 - present); Committees: Local Government (Ranking member), Environment/Energy (Assistant Ranking member), House Transportation, Rules, Joint Committee on Transportation.  

Other Professional Experience

Business owner, licensed real estate professional, Timber producer, Farm & Ranch Realtor 

Education

Walla Walla Community College, Rockwell Institute School of Real Estate

Community Service

President Walla Walla County Farm Bureau, Mill Creek Watershed Fire Protection Committee, C0-Chair Walla Walla High School Track Project, Jubilee Christian Academy board member, Walla Walla Union-Bulletin Community Advisory Committee, Chairman Walla Walla County Voluntary Stewardship Program.  Fort Walla Walla Museum board member, Western Blues Stewardship Admin Group 

Statement

My goals are straightforward. 1. Bridging Partisan Divides: No one wins when we have isolated conversations that lead to one-sided legislation. I remain committed to working collaboratively with bipartisan ideas. 2. Meaningful Legislation: Our communities deserve impactful legislation. I will continue championing tax relief, rectifying harmful police reform bills, advocating for more reliable energy sources, including nuclear, hydroelectric and natural gas, and dismantling regulations hindering small businesses and farmers. 3. Open Advocacy: I will continue to be an accessible resource for all 16th District constituents.

I appreciate your support for my re-election.