My wife Shannon and I have called Union County home for nearly 20 years. We chose to move here for the same reason so many others have, a great quality of life, lower taxes, less density, great schools, and wonderful people! We wanted to live somewhere we could plant some roots and create a future for our family.

During that time we have seen tremendous growth in our community and in our family. As parents of 3 beautiful children, boys ages 11 and 12 and a girl, 3, we understand clearly the needs of our schools, our roads, and our community overall. I want to see Union County continue to thrive and be the best place in North Carolina to live and raise a family! I grew up in North Carolina and have had the opportunity to live in large cities and small towns across this great state. Upon graduation from Appalachian State, I spent more than 15 years in the corporate world from manufacturing to banking and finance. The knowledge and skills that I gained from that experience has allowed me to build a successful small business serving many families in our community over the past 8 years.

I am a strong believer in the importance of a good education. I am deeply involved at every level of education across our state. I own and operate a local preschool, I serve on NC State Board of Community Colleges, was a PTO Board member at Marvin Elementary the past two years, and have been heavily involved as a parent of two students in the UCPS Dual Language program over the past 7 years.

Lives in Marvin with wife Shannon and three children who attend public schools Member at Calvary church Owner and operator of local preschool Resident of Western Union County for nearly 20 years Local business owner Member of NC Community College Board Board of Union County Fellowship of Christian Athletes Youth services chair of Waxhaw Weddington Rotary Club 25 years of business experience