Elected Experience: 2010-Present, Elected Washington State Representative - 42nd Legislative District;  Ranking Member, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee;  Appropriations Committee;  Environment Committee;     House Republican Member Apointee: State Building Code Council;  Capital Projects Advisory Review Board;  Water Resource Mitigation Taskforce;  Joint Legislative Taskforce on Water Supply

Other Professional Experience: Owner/General Contractor – Dutchman Construction;  Trade Delegation to Cambodia and Taiwan;  Member: Lynden Chamber of Commerce, Northwest Business Club, Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism, Washington Farm Bureau

Education: Lynden Christian High School;  Bellingham Technical College - AAS, Electronics Technologies 

Community Service: Serving our community in Olympia has been the greatest honor. I look forward to continuing to serve you!

Statement: I am honored to have served the last eight years as your Representative in Whatcom County. I have worked hard to provide effective leadership and understand the needs and values we all share. I have fought to protect your property rights, strengthen our local businesses and communities, and have been an outspoken advocate for agricultural. I have supported legislation to reduce burdensome regulations, provide increased economic opportunities, and protect victims of sexual violence. I will continue, with your support, to be a leader who prioritizes the needs of Whatcom County and ensures that your voice is heard in Olympia.