Elected Experience: State Representative

Other Professional Experience: History/Social Studies Teacher in the Renton School District; Also, until recently, Small Business Owner of Aces Tennis, running the City of Renton Parks and Recreation Tennis Programs

Education: Hazen High School, Renton; Bachelors Degree, Political Science and History double major, University of Washington;  Masters Degree in Teaching, Western Washington University

Community Service: Volunteer Tennis Tournament Director for Renton River Days. Led a successful community effort to save all of the Renton School District high school golf teams and many volunteering experiences at Habitat for Humanity, Salvation Army Renton Food Bank, Ronald McDonald House, and Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust.

Statement: As a father of two young children, and one of the few active teachers serving in the legislature, I provide a very important perspective to the legislature helping our students and families have ample opportunites to learn and grow. I will continue to be a hard worker and strong leader for our community thanks to your support!

I am proud to be endorsed by teachers, your firefighters, the 11th District Democrats, and many more.