I born in Port Angeles, Washington and have lived my whole life in Sequim.  

I worked for the City of Sequim for 35 years, retiring as the City’s Utilities Manager. I earned the certification and title of Washington State Certified Wastewater Operator Water Distribution Manager while working for the City.

I served for 21 years as a U.S. Navy Seabee, retiring as a Equipment Operator Chief Petty Officer.

I am currently the City of Sequim’s Representative on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC), the Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization (PRTPO), the Sequim Planning Commission (alternate), the Clallam County Board of Health, and the  Clallam County Opportunity Fund Board.  I previously was the President of the Sequim-Shiso Sister City Association; President of the Olympic Section of Wastewater Operators; and the Co-Chair of the Festival on the Field for the Sequim Irrigation Festival.

My wife and I have been married 39 awesome years. We have three daughters, each with their own families.

My hobbies and interests include family, hunting, fishing, boating, and travel.

I have lived in Sequim my entire life and my family has deep roots here. My wife, Ann, and I graduated from Sequim High School as did our three amazing daughters. Sequim is our home and we take great pride in saying we live here.  I am optimistic about Sequim’s future.  I believe that, with careful planning and collaboration between residents, schools, businesses, non-profits, and governmental organizations, we can continue to build upon and improve life in Sequim. Specifically, I will collaborate to encourage thoughtful, sustainable growth and development, ensuring that Sequim’s history continues to be a touchstone as we move forward.  My prior work as the City’s Utilities Manager provides me with particular insight and expertise related to Sequim’s infrastructure and public safety. I will use this knowledge to promote infrastructure replacement, repairs, expansion, public safety—including emergency management—responsible growth, and smart budgeting. Collaborating with agencies throughout the region should be a priority and I will work to strengthen Sequim’s regional connections.