As a lifelong resident, my roots run very deep here in East Multnomah County. After graduating from Gresham High School, I went on to complete 1 year of post high school education at Mt. Hood Community College but left to pursue full-time work and to start a family. I am a proud father to a brilliant 24 year old daughter, Peyton, and an amazing 19 year old son, Mason. I’m also a proud uncle to 4 wonderful nieces, Tori, Jenna, Mariah, and Kalle. My family is the main reason why I chose to serve the city I call home. In building stronger communities, we provide opportunities for other families to thrive.
From a very young age I wanted nothing more than to follow in father’s footsteps and join the military but after 3 separate attempts, I was turned down due to an eye disorder called, keratoconus. I was left defeated and with no option to serve my country. This event serves as the second reason and why I was compelled to run for election to the city council. If I wasn’t able to serve my Country militarily, then I would do my best to serve my Community civically.
Thank you all for your trust and I will do my best to continue to earn that trust each and every day that I hold the office of Mayor.
Professional Background
- 17 years - Drinking Water Utility Worker – Portland Water Bureau, Troutdale Public Works, Wood Village Public Works
- 9 years - Small Business owner, 3-46 GRIT CrossFit
Education
- Gresham High School, Class of 1998
- Mt. Hood Community College, 1 year (Spring ’17 to complete Civil Engineering Tech.)
- 17 years technical training in the area of Drinking Water Distribution and Sanitary Collection Systems, Oregon Health Authority, Department of Environmental Quality
Government & Volunteer Experience
- 4 years - City Councilor, City of Troutdale
- 2 years - Regional Disaster Preparedness Organization
- 2 years - Regional Water Providers Consortium
- 1 year - East Multnomah County SAFER Council (Sustainable Affordable Funding for Emergency Services
- 1 year - City of Gresham RAD Committee (Rise Advance and Dream)
- 9 years volunteering for various non-profits, serving as board of director, and thousands of hours organizing, managing, and coordinating local and regional fitness events – 3-46 GRIT CrossFit, GRIT Underground a Steve’s Club, NW Fit Games, Gresham Running Club, Eastwind Running & Endurance