In my many years as a firefighter I’ve seen the best days of peoples’ lives and the worst days of their lives. I know what it means to work as a team to help people, and that standing around arguing when you should be helping has real life consequences. I know that we can’t solve problems by fighting with each other in Augusta. That’s why I’m running – to bring teamwork to Augusta to solve the problems we’re facing as a state: out of control costs, ensuring our older residents can age with dignity, and equipping our youth to build successful lives here in Maine. I believe communication and listening is missing from our political environment today, which is why I always listen to both sides of a situation and don’t base my decisions on a political party or an agenda.

My wife and I raised our family right here in Raymond, where I’m a church Deacon, I volunteer in our church's food pantry, and I spent season after season coaching my daughter’s school sports teams. I have spent my life quietly helping our communities thrive and I plan to bring that track record to Augusta.