After graduating from Coeur d’ Alene High School I paid my own way through college with various jobs and much needed grants. I was the only male of my immediate family to graduate high school. I have an Associate of Science in Marketing/Mid-Management from Boise State University and one year of majoring in finance. I completed my Bachelors of Science in Business Administration from Lewis-Clark State College here in Coeur d’ Alene.

I have extended family and friends that are/were employed from the mining, timber and construction industry to others involved in environmental activities. I have grown to understand both points of view and their mindsets. This has given me the ability to find common ground. Often, I have been recruited to break stalemates. Both sides of an argument are not mutually exclusive and can be mutually beneficial. Butting heads only slows down progress.

2010 will be my 3^rd time running as an Independent Candidate and have become a fixture in just about every public meeting in our area and I appreciate the concerns of our area. Running as an Independent, I believe I can gain the trust and confidence of many moderates on both sides of the issues to accomplish goals that are commonly agreed upon and much needed; but hampered by party politics and extremists on both sides. Trust is very important to me and I will make every effort to represent you effectively. When I’m on the clock my full attention is to my job. I believe when you’re on someone else’s “dime” they deserve your full attention. Once I start something I make sure it gets done.