Candidate Biography (submitted by candidate):

Born and raised in Greensboro, NC. Graduated from Grimsley High School in 2001 and earned a BA in Political Science at Greensboro College. While in college, worked as an intern at Guilford Courthouse National Military Park and also worked as an intern for U.S. Congressman Howard Coble. After graduating from college, went to work full-time for First Carolina Mortgage, a family-owned business. In February of 2010, filed to run for public office for the first time (NC House District 57). Currently single, never married and has no children.

Over the past few years I have become increasingly dissatisfied with our government in North Carolina. Our tax rates are too high and our government continues to spend excessive amounts of money. As a result, North Carolina has created a business environment that needs drastic improvement.

In order to create long-term sustainable economic growth, we need to limit the size of government, eliminate wasteful spending, lower taxes, and reform our tax structure. We should also explore the possibility of privatizing certain government programs, such as prison operations. If we take these steps, we will create a stronger economic environment that will lead to more freedom and opportunity for our citizens.

Furthermore, concern and frustration over our current direction in North Carolina prompted me to consider running for public office. In the fall of 2009, I began to seriously consider the idea of entering the political arena. Finally, after careful thought and consideration, I decided that I was ready to accept the challenge of running for public office. In February of 2010, I went to the Guilford County Board of Elections and filed to run for NC House District 57.

North Carolina is currently on the wrong path but this much is for certain: We can do better and we will do better. Changes need to be made, and we'll make those changes. Things might not look good right now, but North Carolina's best days are still ahead of us.