Representative, Illinois State House of Representatives, District 71, 2023-present

Candidate, Illinois State House of Representatives, District 71, 2022, 2024

Representative, Illinois State House of Representatives, District 74, 2017-2023

Member, Agriculture and Conservation Committee

Member, Appropriations for Higher Education

Ranking Minority Member, Higher Education Committee

Member, Transportation on Vehicles and Safety

Ranking Minority Member, Veterans Affairs Committee

Former Member, Fire and Emergency Services Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Police and First Responders Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Farmer, Swanson Farms, present

Superintendent, Henry County Veterans Assistance Commission, 2013-2016

Chief, Logistics Synchronization and Integration Cell, Lead Materiel Integration Mission, United States Army, 2010-2013

Deputy Director, Iraqi Army Force Generation, Multi-National Security Transition Command, United States Army, 2007-2008

Logistics Plans Analyst, Dimensions International, Incorporated, 2006

Plans Analyst, Logistics Civilian Augmentation Program (LOGCAP), SYTEX, Incorporated, 2004-2005

Logistics Support Specialist, MPRI, 2002

Battalion Commander/Lieutenant Colonel, Illinois Army National Guard, 1977-2001

Member, Henry County Planning Committee, 2015-present

Member, Central Illinois ABATE, 2014-present

Member, National Association of Veteran Service Officers, 2014-present

Member, Disabled American Veterans, 2013-present

Member, Military Officers Association of America, 2012-present

Member, Association of the United States Army, 2010-present

Member, National Rifle Association, 2009-present

Member, Small Business Association, 2009-present

Member, Veterans of Foreign War, 2009-present

Member, American Legion, Andover, Post #465, 2000-present

Member, Alpha Baptist Church, present

Coach, Alpha and Woodhull Boys Youth Summer League Baseball, present

Member, Executive Board, Sundance for Our Soldiers, present

Member, Henry County Farm Bureau, present

Member, Illinois Farm Bureau, present

Vice President, Illinois Homegrown by Heroes, present

Member, National Guard Association Illinois, present

Former Member, Henry County Board of Education

Former Member, Alpha and Woodhull Board of Education, 1992-2010

Awards:

Bronze Star and Combat Action Badge

Priority Issues:

Cut spending to balance the budget

Bring employers and job opportunities back to Illinois

Support agriculture and related businesses

Advocate for veterans and emergency responders

Serve you with honesty, integrity, and honor

Listen to you