Candidate, Michigan State House of Representatives, District 48, 2018

Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Michigan, District 5, 2016

Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Michigan, District 5, 2014

No caucus information on file.

Chief Executive Officer, Computech Computer Services, 2000-present

Chief Executive Officer, NetWorks Web Services, 1997-2000

Account Manager, Rainbow Rentals, 1993-1995

Life Member, National Rifle Association (NRA), present

Member, Genesee County Republican Party Executive Board

Creator, Video Streaming Ministry

Video Director, Bethesda Church, 2011-2014

Steering Commitee Member, Men's Fellowship Group, 2010-2013

Home Ministry Leader, Bethesda Church, 2005-2008

Favorite Book:

Holy Bible (NLT), The US Constitution and writings of the Founding Fathers

Favorite President and Why:

Ronald Reagan - No nonsense approach to government, strong on foreign policy, believed in peace through strength.

Favorite Quote:

Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the Earth -- Abe Lincoln

Favorite Type of Music:

Classic Rock

First Car:

1947 Willy's CJ2

First Job:

Dishwasher at Denny's

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Hunting, Camping, Most Outdoor Activities

Pets (include names):

Licorice - Black Lab

Priority Issues:

1. I believe in limited government, there should be definite lines between state and federal government. The federal government has been doing what the states should be doing thus causing more problems and deficit spending. Our federal government thinks that the same shoe will fit everyone and too often they are over ruling states decisions. If the federal government wants to control it all, why do we even have state governments?

2. I believe in limited entitlements and those who can work should work. No government program has the ability to allow someone to prosper and was not intended to do so but to be used only as a short-term aid during times of hardship. People need to actively look for and accept any job available until something better comes along. I also support welfare to work legislation.

3. I believe that those who enter this country illegally should be not be given unconditional amnesty and if they wish to be a citizen, they should bring some skill with them. They should also not be able to get tax breaks or special treatment. Anyone who commits a crime in the U.S. before becoming a citizen forfeits their ability to become a citizen.

4. I believe our military must have better funding; right now they are in very poor shape. Cutting more funding is a very dangerous proposition. A strong military should be one of the main focal points of our government to make sure this country will always remain free and continue to be the greatest nation on Earth.

5. I believe that any law passed by Congress, no public servant should ever be exempt from including the president.

6. Special interest groups have way too much influence in government and this needs to be limited or stopped. I believe that all men are created equal and that no group or race should have more say or power in government anymore that anyone else. No group should be able to trample on someone else?s right to get their way.

7. There should also be a better alternative to health care in this country. The ACA was not well planned and because of it costs is causing employers to cut hours or downsize as a result. I believe this should be done on a state level without mandates forcing someone to pay for services they will never use.

8. I feel that taxing the job creators to death will not bring in more revenue but cause companies to downsize or outsource to other countries to keep from hurting their bottom line. Giving tax breaks to the job creators is a win-win situation for all. This will allow them to grow and create more jobs which translate to more taxpayers.

9. I believe our children are our future and a good education is a must. Education reform should be one of the top priorities we should deal with. More educational opportunities are a must. I believe there is room for both public and charter schools. Also, even though we want the best for our children, not everyone has the desire or the resources to go to college. That being said I think we need to bring back the industrial arts, home economics, and life skills programs back to our schools for those who wish to pursue these types of careers and help prepare them for life outside of their parent?s home.

10. Being energy independent should be encouraged and this country has the ability to be much more self-reliant. We should be able to tap the resources that are available to us which are many, without all the restriction that are in place now. Our natural gas, oil, and coal supplies should be used to their full potential. Just about everything is dependent on fossil fuels and if we are able to lower the costs of fuel, everything else will drop in price as well causing inflation to go down or even reverse itself. I know this can?t be done overnight for many reasons but we should use what we have until technology has the ability to produce energy by other means.

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

For some time now, I have been disillusioned by our government and how this country is being run. I believe that if this country continues on its current path, there will be an economic collapse followed by a social collapse. This is being exacerbated by many people in office and much of the mainstream media fueling the fires of racism and further dividing the economic classes, there is a very limited middle class anymore. If good people who have the nation?s best interest in mind don?t get elected, I believe this collapse will happen very soon. A thought came to me that there are two ways to look at this, either prepare for the worst or do something about it. Shortly after that I decided to run for political office. Researching the potential positions up for election, I feel I have the best chance to run for U.S House of Representatives for Michigan?s? 5th Congressional District in 2014. My family and I have relocated to Davison, MI so I will live in the area I represent. I believe the Constitution was written by brilliant men and it means as much today as it did when it was written. I am also a strong supporter of people?s 2nd Amendment rights and feel every citizen has the right to self-preservation and protection by use of the weapons of the times.

Spouse's Occupation:

Retail Clerk