I was raised on a farm in Star Valley, Wyoming. I currently live on a ranch north of Green River, Wyoming and have lived on this ranch for 32 years.

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I am a retired Oil and Gas Manager and a Chemical Engineer by trade. I have served in the Wyoming Legislature since 2021. I currently serve as House Majority Floor Leader, Chairman of the House Minerals, Economic Development & Banking Committee, and Co-chair of the Select Committee for School Recalibration. I am a member of the Joint Legislature Management Council, Wyoming House Rules Committee, 14 State Energy Council Executive Committee, and University of Wyoming's Energy Resources Council Board of Directors

Our minerals industry has lost 17% of their employees over the past several years as fossil fuels have been under attack. Wyoming is rich in natural resources and we need to unleash the potential that Wyoming has to supply energy to the nation. I have been working to bring a new coal-fired power plant to Wyoming to demonstrate the newest scientific and technological advances which allow coal to be used with very little emissions. Through my efforts locally, and with the Trump administration, Wyoming could get 2 or 3 new coal-fired power plants in the near future.

Our most vulnerable citizens are our Senior Citizens. I have been an advocate for taking care of our aging population and providing support for them to remain in their homes as long as possible. I have sponsored budget amendments to provide in-home support for seniors and to help them stay independent as long as possible.

Public lands need to remain public. In the past, Wyoming has not been involved in the public land decisions that impact our state. I want Wyoming citizens to have more input into these decisions that impact us locally. Jointly with the Federal Government, we be more effective managing our pubic lands, but we, as Wyoming, need a seat at the table

Not until true conservatives gained leadership positions in the Legislature 2 years ago, did Wyoming taxpayers finally get property tax relief. To make up for much of the lost revenue to local government entities, we increased the Direct Distribution funds by nearly 50% last session. In this manner, we were able to bring relief to the Wyoming taxpayer while still providing the necessary revenue for local services.

Many of our communities need infrastructure repairs and improvements. You cannot bring new businesses into a community if the wastewater treatment plant or potable water supply is insufficient. Many towns need street improvements. I have been working on a Consensus Block Grant Program for local communities to support infrastructure improvements and repairs. With this program, local communities decide how to spend the grant money instead of a few bureaucrats in Cheyenne making those decisions

I rarely accept money from Lobbyists, Political Action Committees or groups that are trying to influence policy. Those donations usually have strings attached. I believe the Wyoming Legislature needs to stay focused on the needs of the citizens, and not paid lobbyists.