About
I have lived in East Multnomah County for 17 years with my wife and three children. I have taught special education, math, composition, rhetoric, reading, academic skills and GED classes at local schools and colleges. I have coached wrestling, track, and speech and debate. At the moment I substitute-teach at local schools while the legislature is not in session.
I love the communities of East Multnomah County, and I enjoy getting involved. I have served on the Troutdale City Council, the Troutdale Citizens Advisory Committee and the Troutdale Budget Committee, and I helped organize the Troutdale SummerFest for many years. Here I am with my father playing at the Troutdale Historical Society's Red Barn Concert.
During my previous term I have collaborated with legislators on both sides of the aisle on legislation to help working families, first responders, students and Oregon's natural areas. I currently serve on the House Education Committee, House Environment and Natural Resources Committee, House Economic Development and Small Business Committee and the Ways and Means Subcommittee for General Government.