My wife and I raised our children in the Charlottesville-Albemarle area and have been invested in this community for more than 30 years. 

I taught social studies and coached at Albemarle High School from 1990 to 1997 and at Linkhorne Middle School (Lynchburg) from 1987 to 1990. In 1997, I left ACPS and went to work as a sales/customer service rep for Lakeland Tours/WorldStrides, helping teachers with their educational field trips. I have been a financial advisor for the past 21 years, serving families and businesses with insurance, investments, and financial planning. I received my B.A. in history from UVA and my postbaccalaureate teaching certification from JMU.

My wife, Tamsey, is a registered nurse at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital and we have four adult children; our youngest graduated from Albemarle High School in 2017. My wife and I attended public schools in Virginia and, like many families, chose to live in Albemarle County in part because of the excellent public schools. I believe the families of Albemarle County today and tomorrow deserve the same high quality education for all students regardless of race, background, or socio-economic status. I am running for the Rio district seat on the Board in hopes that we can work together to improve education for all.