Candidate Biography (submitted by candidate):

I was raised in Garner, NC and participated in the Wake Co. Magnet School Program since its inception. I graduated W.G. Enloe High School in 1992 and attended NC State University. I was an NCSU Cheerleader in '93 to '94. I graduated NC State in 1996 with a BS in Political Science, and in 1997 with a BS in Zoology.

In 1997 I was employed by the City of Raleigh as a minimum housing building inspector. In 1999 I worked for a private environmental engineering firm in Raleigh until 2004. I then worked at NCDOT as a Division Environmental Specialist and Division Environmental Officer.In 2007 I was hired as the Johnston County Stormwater Administrator, and I earned my Professional Engineer License in July, 2007.

I am married with four wonderful kids ages 15, 12, 8, and 17 months. I am a volunteer soccer coach and visit elementary and middle schools in the county to teach the students about water quality, water treatment, and stormwater.

As a father of four children, I have a vested interest in the Johnston County Public Schools in ensuring that the school system provides the highest quality of education. I believe that all students need to be challenged, and it is important that we continue to provide the extra programs that will keep our students motivated and engaged in school.

Nearly every year the Board of Education threatens to eliminate these programs, such as the AIG Program, Early and Middle College Program, middle school athletics, vocational education programs, etc. While the Board looks at cutting programs and teachers from our classrooms, they never look at cutting the wasteful spending from the top heavy Central Offices. Instead they create new positions that are internally filled by principals and assistant principals who have very little experience or qualifications to fulfill their job duties.

Through conservative leadership and fiscal responsibility, I will eliminate the current wasteful spending practices and ensure that our classrooms are fully funded.