Rooted in Lincoln County. Committed to public service.
I was born in Newport, and Lincoln County has always been home. My family has lived here for generations. Today, my wife, our son, and I share the same hopes and everyday concerns as families throughout the county: making a living, caring for one another, and helping our community remain a place where people can build a good life.
Before voters elected me county commissioner in 2022, I spent 14 years working in the Lincoln County Commissioners’ Office as the county’s Public Information Officer. I also supported emergency communications during disasters and other critical events. That experience taught me how county government works—from daily services to difficult decisions—and how important clear information and public trust are.
I began serving as a Lincoln County Commissioner in January 2023. I approach the position as an independent, nonpartisan public servant. My job is to listen, study the facts, ask difficult questions, protect essential services, and make decisions based on what best serves Lincoln County.
I do not expect everyone to agree with me. I do believe everyone deserves to be heard and treated with respect. My commitment is simple: show up, do the homework, tell people where I stand, and keep working to make county government more open, responsible, and useful to the people it serves.
There are many misconceptions about what county commissioners actually do. When government is working well, it can feel almost invisible — seamless, steady, and responsive.
I believe good governance means paying attention to where friction exists in systems, where clarity is lacking, and where people are losing energy because roles, responsibilities, or goals are unclear. Shared language and shared understanding matter. When we name things clearly, we can improve them.
Customer service in government is not rushed or transactional — it is relational. It requires trust, consistency, and accountability.
Political identity heavily influences our culture. Commissioners are nonpartisan positions, yet people often ask where county commissioners stand on state and national politics. Many have asked who I voted for and I believe you deserve an honest answer: I supported Harris–Walz in the most recent political election. I remain deeply concerned about partisanship and the lack of authenticity in national politics — the influence of big money, excessive lobbying, and corporate consolidation that too often distort priorities. We all need to earn a living. But healthy communities are built by prioritizing people over profit, relationships over power, and long-term well-being over short-term gain.
At its core, I believe the safety and welfare of people, care for our planet, and social justice should be the fundamental drivers of public decision-making.
My commitment is simple: to lead with integrity, to listen honestly, to serve the whole community, and to approach this role with humility and care.
That is what I owe Lincoln County — and what I will continue to work toward every day.