Small town, strong families, and leadership.
I am running for mayor to keep Tumwater the first and best small town in Washington. I bring two decades of leadership and public service as a retired Army officer, plus seven years of small business ownership on both sides of the state, to the work of creating affordable housing, sustainability, equality, locally-owned businesses, and outstanding schools. I support the right of every citizen to have their voice heard in city hall, prosperous job opportunities for our workers, the unshakable place of women in government and the workforce, and the protection of old-growth heritage sites. I have worked tirelessly for the nation in uniform, and I bring that same energy, focus, and dedication to city hall.
So, if you agree with this vision, I need your support. First, register and vote in the upcoming primary and general election—your voice counts and your vote matters. Next, if you want to be involved, I am looking for volunteers. Help me be responsive to our citizens and spread the word. Then, if you want to support this vision financially, my dedicated campaign team is entirely volunteer and every dollar you give goes straight to getting the word out. Lastly, if you are a member of the press, or just want to know more, please contact me below.
Meet the Candidate
20 years of military experience
I retired in the winter of 2025 from the United States Army after twenty years of service. I have fought as a platoon leader in Iraq during “the surge” (earning a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart); led as a company commander in the Republic of Korea, ten miles from the ironically-named demilitarized zone; and finished my uniformed service as chief of staff and second-in-command of a cavalry squadron at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA.
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Washington small businessman
I have lived in Tumwater since 2017, but grew up in beautiful Cashmere, WA, where I am a descendant of its first permanent settler and the second-generation owner of our family orchard (and my son Jasper, a Tumwater high schooler, will be the third). I am also a local landlord, providing affordable, high-quality housing to three families on both sides of the state.
Strong academic credentials
My education includes an associate’s of arts from Wenatchee Valley College, a bachelor’s of business administration from Pacific Lutheran University, a master’s of military arts and sciences from the US Army Command and General Staff College, and most recently I have returned from the University of Oxford where I served as a post-graduate researcher for the Department of Phonetics, Philology, and Linguistics.
On the Issues
Affordable Housing
Expand housing while preserving green spaces and protecting single-family zoning
Prosperity
Support local businesses, homeownership, and economic revitalization.
Public Safety
Improve infrastructure, increase emergency services, and oppose mass surveillance.
Equality
Strengthen partnerships with the Nisqually Tribe and support social services.
Community
Foster local events, community engagement, and civic advocacy
Environment
Protect natural spaces, promote sustainable development, and expand public transit.