Rock Springs, since 2021. In Wyoming since 2019. Previously lived in Cody, WY 2001-2004

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I am an Army Special Operations veteran and a military-trained Physician Associate specializing in Orthopedics. For most of my adult life, I have served as either a protector or a healer.

My wife Tracy and I have been married for nearly three decades. We have four children and three grandchildren. We moved to Rock Springs in 2021 and previously lived in Cody from 2001-2004 and 2019-2021.

I currently serve in the Wyoming House of Representatives on the Labor, Health and Social Services Committee and the Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs Committee.

Before serving in the Legislature, I spent years caring for patients and helping families through difficult medical decisions. In the Legislature, I have focused on protecting constitutional rights, supporting parents, improving healthcare access, promoting fiscal responsibility and ensuring government remains accountable to the people.

I am running for reelection because Wyoming is worth protecting.

Wyoming's biggest challenge is preserving our way of life while keeping the state affordable for working families, retirees and young people. Rising property taxes, government spending, healthcare costs and workforce shortages are concerns I hear regularly from constituents.

Our greatest opportunities remain the industries and people that built Wyoming: energy, agriculture, small business, natural resources and a strong culture of independence.

As a legislator, I will continue working to reduce the tax burden on Wyoming families, protect private property rights, support reliable and affordable energy production, improve healthcare access and reduce unnecessary regulations.

Wyoming does not have a revenue problem; it has a spending and prioritization problem. Government should focus on its core responsibilities, live within its means and respect the taxpayers who fund it.

As a healthcare provider, I have seen firsthand the challenges facing patients, providers and rural hospitals.

The Legislature cannot solve every problem in healthcare, but it can remove barriers that drive up costs and reduce access. We should continue expanding telehealth where appropriate, encourage more healthcare professionals to practice in Wyoming and reduce unnecessary regulations that make care more expensive.

We should also increase price transparency so patients know what they are paying for and can make informed decisions about their care.

Many rural communities struggle to attract providers. We should look for practical ways to support healthcare delivery in those areas while maintaining quality care close to home.

Healthcare decisions should be made by patients and their providers, not bureaucracies. My goal is simple: lower costs, increase access and ensure Wyoming families can receive quality care when and where they need it.

I do not support the sale of Wyoming's public lands and would vote against legislation that broadly authorizes their sale.

Public lands are important to Wyoming's economy, culture and way of life. Hunters, anglers, ranchers, energy producers, outdoor recreationists and local communities all rely on access to these lands.

At the same time, I believe Wyoming should have a stronger voice in how federal lands within our borders are managed. Decisions made in Washington, D.C., often fail to account for the realities faced by the people who live and work here.

Land management should follow multiple-use principles that balance recreation, grazing, wildlife, energy production and responsible stewardship.

The people closest to the land generally understand it best. Wyoming's interests are best served when local communities have a meaningful role in land management decisions.

I strongly support meaningful property tax relief and ultimately believe Wyoming should work toward eliminating property taxes on primary residences.

People should not spend a lifetime paying off a home only to face the possibility of being taxed out of it. Property ownership is one of the most basic rights we have.

At the same time, counties, municipalities and special districts provide services that citizens depend upon. The answer is not to continue raising taxes. The answer is to prioritize spending and focus government on its core responsibilities.

Wyoming has significant financial resources and reserve accounts. Before asking taxpayers for more, government should carefully examine where money is being spent and whether those expenditures are truly necessary.

I believe Wyoming can provide meaningful property tax relief while maintaining essential services through responsible budgeting, spending discipline and long-term planning.

The Legislature's primary role in economic development is to remove obstacles, not create new programs.

Government does not create prosperity. Wyoming workers, ranchers, energy producers, small business owners and entrepreneurs do.

The Legislature should maintain a stable regulatory environment, protect private property rights, keep taxes low, support reliable infrastructure and ensure businesses have the freedom to grow and hire.

I do not believe government should be in the business of picking winners and losers. When government starts favoring certain industries or businesses, someone else ends up paying the bill.

The best economic development policy is simple: lower taxes, fewer unnecessary regulations, affordable energy and a government that stays focused on its proper role.

I have chosen not to accept direct campaign contributions from PACs or professional associations. My campaign support has come from individual citizens who believe in the principles and policies I advocate.

That is a personal decision, and other candidates are free to make different choices within the law.

Transparency is the most important part of any campaign finance system. Voters should be able to easily see who is contributing to campaigns and how campaign funds are being spent.

Wyoming's reporting requirements already provide substantial public disclosure. If reforms are considered, they should focus on improving transparency and public access to information without creating unnecessary burdens that discourage citizens from running for office.

Ultimately, informed voters are the best safeguard for accountable government.