Operates as a results-oriented campaign & communications manager in Oregon. Has led & collaborated with team members in 24 different political campaigns spanning over 10 years with a successful record in competitive elections. Involved in every aspect of a campaign, including fundraising. Has a firm grasp of messaging and branding. Possesses a strong work ethic, organizational, editing, analysis, and research skills. Highlights include being a key member of multiple campaigns to help swing the Lane County Commission to 4-1 majority. Recently was an outreach coordinator for the campaign to defeat the largest tax increase in Oregon history (Measure 97).
Joined the United States Marine Corps at the age of 19. Served as an intelligence analyst, contributed to Operation Iraqi Freedom during 3 deployments. Contributed to analysis projects that were used on the battlefield and at the highest levels of our government. Always received high marks from supervisors and collected several medals over 5 years of active duty. After the Marines he began working political campaigns while finishing his Bachelor Degree from the University of Oregon.