Why I’m Running

I know some people see me as outspoken, and I’ll be the first to admit it: I am. When transparency is ignored or residents’ voices are left out of major decisions, I will not sit quietly. My passion comes from one place — protecting our township and village for our children and future generations.

That said, people are often surprised after meeting me in person. They expect me to always be the loud voice they see in public meetings — but in reality, I’m calm, approachable, and passionate about listening to my neighbors. My true calling is hearing people’s stories, learning what matters most to them, and seeing where I can help. Speaking up in council chambers is part of the fight — but listening to residents is what guides the mission.

I was raised here in Scioto Township by my parents, Ted and Teresa, alongside my sister Brittany. From an early age, they taught us the value of faith, hard work, and community. At 15, I worked summers on a boom truck crew, rigging and guiding steel beams into place before moving on to wood framing sites, learning the trade from the ground up.

That upbringing gave me not only a skillset, but a lifelong belief that a strong community is built the same way — learning to work with people of very different personalities, and realizing that with dedication, honesty, and responsibility we can always finish the job together for the families we serve.

After graduating in 2004, I carried forward the faith and work ethic instilled in me at home and in school, and found early success right here in Pickaway County as a custom home builder. But then the Great Recession hit. Like many others who lived through it, I saw the housing market collapse and faced some of the toughest years of my life. At just 19 years old, I made the difficult decision to move south to Charlotte, North Carolina, so I could keep working and continue building my career. There, I rebuilt from the ground up — growing a successful construction business and serving on a local architectural review board, where I gained valuable experience in planning and zoning.

After a decade away, my wife Amanda and I came home to Scioto Township to raise our boys in the same community that raised me. In 2023, I earned my ICC certification as a Zoning Inspector, and today I serve as Vice Chair of the Scioto Township Zoning Commission. I make it a point to attend not only our township and village meetings, but also surrounding villages, and at the Pickaway County Commissioners — because growth isn’t decided in a vacuum. Every Teays Valley community is connected.

Alongside public service, I run my own woodworking business, building custom wall and ceiling projects. As a small business owner, I know firsthand the importance of keeping taxes fair, supporting local jobs, and making sure government works for the people — not against them.

At the center of everything I do is my faith. I am a born-again Christian, and I owe much of that to the prayers of my mother — who my friends still call “Mother Teresa” because she prayed not only for me but for them too. That faith and sense of community continue to guide me every day.

Why I’m Running

• Respect our rural roots while preparing for growth responsibly.
• Protect taxpayers by demanding transparency and accountability.
• Stand firm on conservative values: faith, family, hard work, and freedom.

This is our home. I’m passionate about protecting it — for us, and for the generations that come after us.