| FAMILY
My wife, Patti, and I both grew up in Brookfield and graduated from Brookfield East High School, where we met through fellow classmates. I earned my degree in History from UW-Whitewater, while Patti graduated from UW-Madison. We just celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary. We love this community and knew it was where we wanted to raise our four children- Ryan (wife-Reagan), David, Sarah and Steven. Raising our children where we grew up and among their grandparents and extended family has been a blessing.
BUSINESS
My 25 years in business have been spent as the executive of a transportation and logistics firm in Milwaukee, and currently, managing a company employing sixty people providing service to the manufacturing industry.
I ran for the State Assembly because I have witnessed firsthand how government can both help and hinder the growth of business, and its ability to create jobs. I wanted to bring my private sector experience of balancing budgets, creating jobs, and making difficult decisions to help the State of Wisconsin create and keep a vibrant economy. My personal experience as a business owner has led to a consistent track record of reducing taxes and eliminating government waste.
SERVICE
As a husband, father, business owner, and lifelong resident, I understand the issues that face our communities, and have made a commitment to giving back. I have experience serving on various non-profit boards, volunteering with inner city and prison outreach ministries, coaching youth sports, teaching Sunday school, and leading youth groups. Prior to serving in the State Assembly, I was a Waukesha County Supervisor. It is very important to me to do my part in making our community a better place to live. |