From serving overseas in the United States Air Force to my current role as a Fish & Wildlife Trooper with the Oregon State Police, I have always been driven by a profound sense of duty to serve my community and protect those around me. For me, running for OSPOA President isn’t a pursuit of personal autonomy or a larger paycheck; it is a solemn opportunity to serve our members, protect your everyday lives, and leave this Association in a stronger position than I found it.

Proven Experience, Grassroots Insight

In addition to a decade of law enforcement experience, I have served our membership directly as a Worksite Representative, a Region Representative, and most recently as your elected Fish & Wildlife Division Bargaining Representative.

This unique combination of roles gives me the strategic knowledge of a seasoned labor representative, seamlessly balanced with the raw insight of a "boots on the ground" trooper. Those who work alongside me know that transparency and straightforward communication are the foundational cornerstones of my leadership philosophy. As your President, my commitment to those principles will remain steadfast and resolute.

A Commitment to Servant Leadership

I firmly believe that the most effective leaders are those who practice servant leadership—those who view it as their highest duty to care for, empower, and protect the people they represent. These tenets will strictly guide my executive decision-making, ensuring that my absolute loyalty remains anchored to the interests of our members, rather than the privileges of the office.

All too often, campaign candidates over-promise and under-deliver. I refuse to take that path. I will not make unrealistic promises to secure the largest financial raise in Association history or falsely claim I can shield everyone from all disciplinary actions.

I will, however, give you an absolute guarantee: As your President, I will work tirelessly to ensure that our members are treated with unwavering fairness, respect, and dignity by agency leadership.

Protecting Our Personnel On and Off Duty

My primary, driving concern is the health and well-being of our members. Empirical data has repeatedly proven the devastating long-term physical and mental tolls a career in public safety extracts from our personnel—regardless of whether you are sworn or non-sworn. My goal is to aggressively mitigate that impact, ensuring our members lead healthy, fulfilling lives both on the clock and at home with their families.

Our membership is broad, diverse, and multi-faceted. My varied background allows me to understand and fight for the distinct needs of every assignment, rank, and station across the state.

Regardless of your position within the agency, your voice as an OSPOA member matters—and I am here to ensure that it is heard.