I am a 43-year resident of Eagle River. I raised a family here, and my daughter and grandchildren still live here. I spent many years in the oil and gas industry, working both with multinational and Native corporations. I know how the oil business works, how to negotiate, and how much they can really afford to pay for our resources. I’ve been an entrepreneur, as well, and understand the difficulties of doing business in Alaska and how to help them thrive.

My community ties run deep across a broad spectrum of interests and activities, including Anchorage School Board member, Zoning Board member, founding member of the Eagle River Presbyterian Church, and coaching youth sports teams. I want to bring my passion for public service to the legislature with the values I live by: hard work, integrity, and the motto Service over Self.