Representative

Candidate, Kansas House of Representatives, District 41, 2012

Candidate, Kansas House of Representatives, District 41, 2008

Precinct Committeewoman, Republican Party

Co-Owner, Goodman Rentals

Instructor, General Equivalency Diploma/English as a Second Language, Leavenworth Federal Detention Center, 2003-2005

Teacher, Algebra/Geometry, Lansing High School, 2001-2003

Team Lead, Radiology Development and Support, Cerner Corporation, 1992-2000

Manager, Community Technology, United States Army, Goeppingen, Germany, 1989-1991

Director of Computer Services, Pueblo Community College, 1985-1989

Fundraising Chair, Leavenworth County Republican Women

Father's Occupation:

Army Officer, 35 years

Favorite Book:

To Kill a Mockingbird

Favorite Movie:

Groundhog Day

Favorite Musician:

Bob Seger

Hobbies or Special Talents:

family, services for autistic children, emergency preparedness, history, literature, creative writing, needlework, bridge, home cooking, math, computers, politics

Name one thing you would most like to do before you die:

swim with one of the 'Shamus' (killer whales) at Sea World

Names of Grandchildren:

John, Jacqueline, Mark, Isaiah

Personal Hero and Why:

Abraham Lincoln--a humble man with the vision to do what was best for the United States even at great personal and political cost

Pets (include names):

5 cats and a dog

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

To give District 41 in Leavenworth a fresh voice and a clear choice to vote for a real conservative who reflects the traditional values of the citizens.