I was born and raised in Sheridan and have spent nearly 36 of my 43 years here. I moved away a couple times, but Sheridan always calls me home.

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I have spent most of my life serving others and helping strengthen the communities where I live. For 15 years, I served as a pastor in the Wesleyan Church, walking alongside families through life's challenges and learning the value of servant leadership.

As Director of Marketing for the Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce, I gained a firsthand understanding of the importance of a strong business community and the role collaboration plays in solving local challenges. Later, as Executive Director of Sheridan KidsLife, I worked closely with children, giving me an appreciation for the challenges they face.

Today, I serve as Director of Development at The Hub on Smith, where I help secure funding for essential services that support older adults as they age in place.

These experiences have given me a broad perspective on the needs of Wyoming families and businesses, and reinforced my belief that strong communities are built through service, responsibility, and neighbors working together.

One of the greatest challenges facing Wyoming today is ensuring that our economy provides enough opportunity for the people to stay, work, and raise a family here. Too many people leave Wyoming in search of better job opportunities, while many employers struggle to find the workforce they need. At the same time, residents are facing a housing market that has become increasingly difficult to afford. As a family of six, we are faced with these realities every day.

I believe these challenges present some of our greatest opportunities. I would make economic growth and job creation a top priority by attracting new businesses and creating an environment where employers can invest and grow.

I would also be committed to addressing the rising cost of housing. We should be able to afford to live in the communities we serve. Finding practical solutions that increase housing availability and affordability will be critical to Wyoming's future.

My family has experienced the rising cost of healthcare firsthand. With four kids, our second largest expense each year, after housing, is healthcare. Wyoming consistently ranks among the most expensive states in the nation for individual health insurance, and rural access challenges contribute to higher overall healthcare costs.

The Legislature should focus on solutions that work for our rural state. We need to strengthen our healthcare workforce by expanding programs that attract and retain doctors, nurses, and other providers in rural communities. We need to continue to supporting telehealth services and expanding broadband access to help connect patients with specialists without requiring hours of travel. In addition, supporting rural hospitals and clinics is critical to ensuring that Wyoming residents can receive care close to home.

No single policy will solve this challenge, but every piece can help make healthcare more affordable and accessible for Wyoming families.

Wyoming's public lands are one of our state's greatest assets. I’ve spent a lifetime enjoying them and would love to see my children and future generations do the same. They support agriculture, energy production, outdoor recreation, wildlife habitat, tourism, and our way of life. I do not support efforts to sell off public lands because once those lands are gone, they are gone for future generations.

As a legislator, I would support policies that protect public access, respect private property rights, and ensure that land management decisions are informed by local stakeholders. I also support efforts to improve coordination between federal agencies and state and local governments, so Wyoming's concerns are heard and addressed.

The goal should be responsible stewardship that preserves our public lands, supports Wyoming's economy, and ensures these resources remain available for future generations to enjoy and benefit from. Our kids will thank us.

I understand why many homeowners are asking for relief. I own my home and the cost of living affects us daily. At the same time, property taxes help fund essential local services such as schools, roads, law enforcement, and fire protection. These services affect us daily as well.

I believe we should pursue responsible property tax relief that helps homeowners while preserving the ability of local communities to provide the services their residents rely on. Any proposal should be carefully evaluated for its impact on counties, municipalities, and taxpayers before it is implemented.

Rather than shifting costs from one place to another or creating unintended consequences for local governments, we should look for sustainable solutions that provide relief while maintaining local control. Local communities should have a voice in decisions that directly affect their revenue and their ability to meet local needs.

The Legislature should focus on the fundamentals that make Wyoming an attractive place to invest and create jobs. That includes maintaining a business-friendly regulatory environment, investing in critical infrastructure, supporting workforce development, and ensuring that housing is available and affordable for working families.

The Legislature should work with local communities, businesses, educational institutions, and economic development organizations to remove barriers to growth and encourage private-sector investment. Strong communities, a skilled workforce, affordable housing, and a healthy business climate are all essential to Wyoming's long-term prosperity.

My values when it comes to campaign donations is simple: transparency and honesty. Voters should be able to easily see where campaign money comes from and how it is spent. Wyoming's campaign finance system has traditionally emphasized transparency. However, I am open to reviewing the system to ensure disclosure requirements remain clear, timely, and accessible to the public. Any reforms should focus on increasing transparency and public trust.