I live in Boulder, Utah. This is home. It’s where my family has worked the land for generations, the area where I teach, and where I’ve chosen to build my life.
I’m a high school social studies teacher. I spend my days helping kids understand how this country actually works—what the Constitution says, why the Bill of Rights matters, and what freedom asks of us in return. If we want to protect something, we have to understand it first. That’s what I try to pass on.
In 2008, I put school on hold and joined the Marine Corps Reserve as an infantry rifleman. I later deployed to Helmand Province, Afghanistan, during some of the toughest fighting of the war.
Serving in combat has a way of cutting through the noise. You learn quickly about responsibility, teamwork, and what it means to lead when others are counting on you.
My service strengthened my commitment to defending the Constitution and the values that define our nation.
My roots are in agriculture. I help with my dad’s alfalfa operation and raise Black Angus cattle of my own. I’m an active member of the Utah Farm Bureau and the Utah Cattlemen’s Association. Agriculture teaches you patience, grit, and humility. You don’t control everything—but you show up, do the work, and take responsibility for the outcome.
I’ve been involved in Republican politics at the local level for years. I’ve served as both a county and state delegate, volunteered with the American Legion, and helped honor veterans through military funerals and commemorations.
I believe politics should be local, practical, and grounded in real communities—not driven by slogans or social media.
I’m passionate about helping the next generation understand personal responsibility, civic duty, and the value of freedom. That starts in the classroom and continues through community involvement—not by shouting, but by teaching and example.
When I’m not working or teaching, I’m usually outside—on horseback, hunting, training jiu-jitsu, or staying physically fit. Discipline and preparedness don’t stop being important just because life gets busy.
I’m running because I care deeply about southern Utah and the direction we’re headed. I believe in limited government, strong families, and leaders who listen first and work hard.
I’m not running to make noise. I’m running to do the job right.
