Born and raised in Georgia, I grew up watching my mom, a public school teacher, and my dad, a Vietnam veteran and architect, work hard to provide for our family. They taught me responsibility, service, and the importance of a strong community. My wife, Kalen, and I met at Oglethorpe University and married in 2002. In 2005, we put our life savings into the home in East Cobb where we are now raising our daughter.
I am running because Cobb needs local leadership, not politics. My focus is on an Affordable Cobb through smart budgeting, efficient services, and cutting red tape so small businesses can start and grow here. A Safe Cobb by strengthening public safety with well-staffed emergency services and investing in safer roads. And a United Cobb that creates a platform that will ensure everyone has a voice in Cobb’s success.
Throughout my life, from student government at Oglethorpe to fighting East Cobb cityhood and serving as the Cabinet Lead on Commissioner Richardson’s Community Cabinet, I have believed in bringing people together. I want to make sure residents have a real voice in county decisions. In my professional career as a Client Executive, I work every day to align people around shared goals and practical solutions. I bring that same approach to public service.
I will be ready on day one to be a part of a Commission dedicated to meeting the needs of a growing Cobb County, improving your experience, and building a better future for all of us and the next generation.
