Senator, Commonwealth of Kentucky State Senate, District 5, 2016-present

Candidate, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate, District 5, 2020

Candidate, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives, District 18, 2014

Candidate, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives, District 19, 2012

Co-Chair, Budget Review Subcommittee on Human Resources

Chair, Budget Review Subcommittee on Human Resources

Member, Education Committee

Member, Families and Children Committee

Chair, Health Services Committee

Member, Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue

Member, Joint Committee on Education

Co-Chair, Joint Committee on Government Contract Review

Member, Joint Committee on Health, Welfare, and Family Services

Co-Chair, Joint Committee on Medicaid Oversight and Advisory

Co-Chair, Joint Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection

Member, Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Committee

Former Member, Alzheimer's and Dementia Workforce Assessment Task Force, Kentucky State Senate

Former Member, Appropriations and Revenue Committee, Kentucky State Senates

Former Member, Economic Development, Tourism and Labor Committee, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate

Former Member, Joint Committee on Transportation, Kentucky State Senates

Former Member, Transportation Committee, Kentucky State Senate

Former Chief Executive Officer, Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center

Member, Breckenridge County Chamber of Commerce

Member, Edmonson County Chamber of Commerce

President, Grayson County Alliance

Member, Grayson County Rotary Club

Member, Grayson County Small Business Boosters

Member, Hart County Chamber of Commerce

Former Chair, Kentucky Hospital Association

Member, Knights of Columbus

Member, LaRue County Chamber of Commerce

Member, Meade County Chamber of Commerce

Names of Grandchildren:

4 Grandchildren: Stephen, Elizabeth, Emma, Addison

Pets (include names):

Two Labrador Retrievers: Bailey and Barkley

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

I am running for office because, to paraphrase the late President Ronald Reagan, I want to represent the real unsung heroes of our state - the men and women who go to work each and every day, pay taxes, stretch their hard-earned dollars to make ends meet, pay for their children's education, coach their children's athletic teams, contribute to their church and their favorite charities, understand there is no such thing as a free lunch, and ask nothing from their goverment other than to not make life more difficult for them.

Spouse's Occupation:

Second Grade Teacher at Clarkson Elementary School