Retired as a highly-decorated, Army Command Sergeant Major after 35 years on active duty in the intelligence and national defense cybersecurity communities. Served numerous combat tours in Kosovo, Iraq, and Afghanistan.

Served as a member of the Board of Directors at the National Security Agency / Central Security Service, and the Command Team at United States Cyber Command and as Chief of Staff and formerly Chief Data Officer for a mid-size regional bank (First Interstate Bank). Currently serving as a Board Advisor for the Military Cyber Professionals Association.

Served on the Billings Community Foundation Board and currently as the Finance Officer (Quartermaster) for Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6774 and as a Peer Mentor for the Veterans Navigation Network.

We need to strengthen the trust between the Council and our city by demonstrating fiscal responsibility and transparent leadership.

We need to ensure a public safety culture that is both efficient and effective in meeting the expectations of residents and businesses alike.

We need to prioritize those efforts that provide greater opportunities for business investment, promote increased public/private partnerships and ensure downtown Billings remains an anchor for our community.