Graduated from Putnam County High School and reside in Florid, IL.   Retired US Navy Chief Petty Officer, serving 20 years.  Qualified Naval Air Crewman completing over 6,000 flight hours. Qualified Master Training Specialist and Navy Instructor with over nine years of providing formal instruction to students.  Graduated from IVCC with an AS degree, AAS in Electronics, and Industrial Electricians Certificate.  Currently employed as the General Operations Manager at Industrial Semiconductor, Inc., located in Peru.  IVCC Adjunct Faculty for the Work Force Development Division in the Electronics and Wind Technologies.  Active in the Hennepin United Methodist Church and serve as Counsel Chairperson and Vice Commander of American Legion for Hennepin Post 1044.

Residence:

9630 Hennepin-Florid Road
Hennepin, IL 61327

Term of Office:

12/01/2018 - 11/30/2022

Office Core Values

HONOR - Demonstrate the highest ethical manner, being honest and truthful in all dealings and positions held. Make honest and conservative recommendations and decisions. Encourage new ideas. Abide by an uncompromising code of integrity and ethical responsibilities.

COURAGE - Dedicate the moral and mental strength to do what is right, even in the face of personal or professional adversity. Meet the demands of positional authority by making sound leadership decisions and adhering the highest standard of personal conduct and decency. Be loyal to the position, ensuring the resources entrusted are used in an honest, careful, and efficient way. 

COMMITMENT – Devote time to serve the office and represent the taxpayers' interests to the best of ability. Provide positive change and improvement while adhering to conservative practices.  Exhibit the highest degree of moral character, technical excellence, quality and competence.