For State Representative
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
CURRENT COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS:
Housing - Chair
State Government
Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government and Audit Review
Legislative Evaluation and Accountability Program Committee (LEAP)
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES:
Government accountability and performance
Ending homelessness and poverty
Campaign finance reform
Developmental disabilities
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
YEARS IN THE HOUSE:
Fifth Term