I have an Associates of Science degree from Fort Scott Community College and a Bachelors of Science from Friends University. I am divorced and I have no children. I enjoy small town Kansas life, and the district that I am running to represent is made up of small towns and rural areas. I hope to continue to serve in the Kansas State House of Representatives so I can be a voice of the people in Topeka. With the seat open for election in November of this year I plan to do some campaigning to renew some long time acquaintances, as well as meet some new friends.

The Second Legislative District consists of parts of Crawford County including the incorporated cities of Arcadia, Arma, Cherokee, Frontenac, Girard, Hepler, McCune, Mulberry and Walnut along with the Neosho County Cities of Erie, Galesburg, Saint Paul, Stark and part of Chanute.

In the 2024 campaign I am emphasizing my background and experience. I serve on the House Local Government Committee where I feel particularly qualified because of my background in local government having served on city councils in Mulberry and in Edgerton when I lived there.

I find it helpful on the Veterans Committee that I have a background in military service having put in a total of 10 years in the US Air Force and the Kansas Army National Guard.