| I am proud to serve our community! The first day that I lived in Colorado, I had a sense that "this is it, this is the place..." and I fell in love with the people here. I believe that it's my job as a politician to strive everyday to make a world that works for everyone - with no one left out and nothing left behind.
I prefer action over words and I'm known for being willing to take on big fights for what I believe makes a difference for people.
I ran for office to make a difference for people with real issues that impact the people in our district and our state. Many candidates can pass the test on "headline issues" but lack depth when pressed to expand or respond. I am familiar with current issues, current legislation, and have real ideas about how to deal with those issues.
I have owned and operated a number of successful businesses while holding positions that serve my community through volunteerism and professional endeavors. I've always joked that "businesses fund my efforts to stay engaged with serving humanity." For the last 25 years, I've been heavily involved with emergency management and still serve as a Government Operations Lead for the American Red Cross. I also serve as a police officer with departments all over the state as a Colorado Ranger.
Through the years I've served on numerous boards and commissions, and served my party as an activist, organizer, and member of executive boards and committees.
Before serving in the legislature, I was a government lobbyist in Colorado, so I was no stranger to the Capitol, the legislature, and the politics in the building. This experience let me hit the ground running in a very useful way by jumping right into legislation for areas that concern my constituents. |