PERSONAL:
Born in Biloxi, Mississippi. Has lived in Federal Way for 20 years.
Wife: Meschell, Children: Elizabeth, Scott, and Brian.
EDUCATION:
BS - Air Force Academy
MBA - University of North Dakota
MA - Chapman University
John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard
Washington State Quality Award Examiner
MILITARY SERVICE:
Air Force B-52 pilot, 10 years active duty
EMPLOYMENT:
Substitute Teacher, Federal Way School District and Catholic Archdiocese
Former Executive Director, Federal Way Youth and Family Services
Former Director, Goodwill Industries of Tacoma
Former Commissioner, Lakehaven Utility District
Washington State Quality Examiner
2010 National Baldrige Examiner
2009 National Baldrige Examiner
CURRENT COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS:
Audit Review & Oversight Committee—Chair
Health & Human Services Appropriations
Local Government & Housing
State Government & Tribal Affairs
Legislative Evaluation & Accountability Program Committee (LEAP)
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES:
Government accountability and performance
Ending homelessness and poverty
Campaign finance reform
Strengthen Families
Improving Living Wage Jobs
Government Ethics and Integrity
AWARDS:
2006, Community Achievement Awards for Advocacy, the Board of Directors of Valley Cities Counseling & Consultation
2006, "Housing Hero" Award, Washington Housing Alliance
2006, Community Achievement Award for Advocacy; Valley Cities Counseling & Consultation
2006, Legislative Advocacy Award; South King Council of Human Services
2005, "Housing Hero" Award, Washington Low-Income Housing Alliance
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
Federal Way Boys & Girls Club, board member
St. Vincent's Knights of Columbus
Friends of the Hylebos Wetlands
Member of the Federal Way Chamber of Commerce
YEARS IN THE HOUSE:
Sixth Term