Championing Gilbert’s Future Through Clear, Accountable Leadership

A Vision Rooted in the American Dream

My commitment to Gilbert is grounded in lived experience, not politics. I am a business owner who advises organizations on strategy, financial discipline, and accountability, and I understand how long-term decisions affect operational stability and growth. I have built businesses here, raised my family here, and seen firsthand how council decisions shape water security, infrastructure, public safety, and the daily quality of life for residents. In addition to my professional work, I serve as a volunteer member of the Board of Trustees at the Phoenix Art Museum, where I help oversee governance, fiscal responsibility, and long-range planning for one of Arizona’s most important cultural institutions. These roles have reinforced the importance of stewardship, transparency, and measured decision-making when public trust and shared resources are involved.

I also volunteer with the Forge Committee in Gilbert, an independent civic group focused on addressing budgetary pressures and long-term financial sustainability for the town. The committee’s work centers on identifying responsible ways to strengthen revenue, preserve core services, and ensure Gilbert can meet future obligations without compromising its character or stability. This experience has given me direct exposure to the financial realities local governments face as they grow, including tradeoffs between services, infrastructure investment, and taxpayer impact. I believe Gilbert deserves leaders who are present, prepared, and willing to explain decisions plainly while taking responsibility for outcomes. My goal is to serve with integrity, fiscal seriousness, and a steady focus on what actually works so we can protect what makes Gilbert strong and build a future rooted in trust and responsible governance.

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