About
The Person Behind
The Campaign
Get to know more about my background, my experiences, and the principles that guide my vision for Maricopa.
On Running
"I've been doing the homework for years. Now I'm ready to do something more with it."
My Story
I chose Maricopa because I wanted to be part of a growing community, a place where I could own a home, build a life, and help shape the future. What I found was a city full of potential and neighbors who genuinely care about making it better.
From day one, I attended City Council and Planning & Zoning meetings, learning how decisions get made and where I could contribute. When residents were frustrated with SR-347 traffic, I built 347facts.com to give neighbors a voice. Together, we sent over 120,000 emails to elected officials and in June 2025, ADOT added SR-347 widening to their 5-year plan. That's what happens when we organize and work together.
In 2023, I was appointed to the Planning & Zoning Commission, serving as Vice Chair and then Chair. I've worked through many tough decisions about how our city grows and learned how much those decisions matter to real people's lives. I considered running for Council in 2024, but I was busy getting married and enjoying that first year with my wife.
My wife and I live in Tortosa with our three dogs. We coach Maricopa High School's swim team together, and she also leads the Arizona Seals Swimming Academy. Whether I'm on the pool deck or behind a camera capturing local sports and senior portraits, I'm connected to this community. Maricopa isn't just where we live, it's where we're invested.
Proven Results
347facts.com
120K+ emails, SR-347 on ADOT's plan
Civic Leadership
Planning & Zoning Commission
Commissioner 2023, Vice Chair 2024, Chair 2025
Education
Virginia Military Institute
B.S. Computer Science, 2015
What I Believe
Integrity Isn't a Campaign Promise
For me, that standard was set at the Virginia Military Institute (VMI). The school runs on a single-sanction honor code: You don't lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do. There are no second chances. No explanations. No appeals process that softens the outcome.
Four years under that system does something to you. Not in a rigid, joyless way. In a clarifying way. You learn early that your word is either good or it isn't. That accountability isn't something you perform when people are watching. It is something you practice when they are not.
I carry that into everything I do. Into every vote I cast on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Into how I built 347facts.com and made sure the data was accurate before asking 120,000 people to act on it. Into how I have been honest about my timeline for running, even when people wanted me to move faster.
Public service should work the same way. Not flashy promises made during election season and forgotten after November. Consistent, accountable work that residents can track and hold you to.
That is the standard I have held myself to. It is the standard I will hold myself to on City Council.
Let's Connect
Let's talk Maricopa's future
I want to hear from you and your family. What issues matter most to you? What do you love about Maricopa, and what’s missing or would you like to see improved? Your voice matters—and it helps guide how I serve our community.