Editor’s note: Democratic candidate Jackie Anderson and Republican candidates David Gowan and Lupe Diaz did not respond to the PRT’s candidate’s questionnaire.
Place of Residence: Sierra Vista
Education: Bachelor of Science in Game Design
Recent employment: U.S. Army, 19.5 years, Sergeant First Class
Community organizations/activities: Sierra Vista Community Theatre and multiple volunteer opportunities.
Previous public office/service: I was in the military from 2007 to 2026. I served in both Iraq and Afghanistan, which were active combat zones. I served in South Korea and ran investigations in Southwest Asia.
What qualifies you to serve as representative for District 19?
I am more qualified to serve as a representative than any of the current incumbents combined. I served my country overseas, where I ran national-level investigations against National Security Crimes. I actively met with and influenced foreign policy makers. I’ve written hundreds if not thousands of intelligence reports. I taught the next generation of soldiers by teaching intelligence and leadership courses.
What are your top priorities (no more than 3) if elected to the legislature?
- Make everyday life more affordable, including groceries, gas and healthcare.
- Fully fund our public schools by limiting the use of ESA vouchers to only benefit families who truly need them.
- Conserve our water supply
Do you believe current state funding for traditional public schools is adequate?
No, Arizona ranks 49th in the country for public school per-student spending and is consequently ranked one of the worst in the nation in terms of educational outcomes.
Given that rural school districts cannot tax their ratepayers enough to repair, renovate or replace aging facilities, what do you propose to provide our children and teachers safe and adequate facilities that are critical to improving educational outcomes?
Making our education a priority for once instead of ranking at the bottom in school funding.
What reforms, if any, are needed to the state’s ESA Voucher program?
We need to start by curbing unlawful and unethical spending by people seeking to misuse taxpayer dollars by providing higher scrutiny before approving any ESA spending. Next, we need to require that no family making over $150,000 per year may receive ESA funding to ensure that ESA vouchers are used for children who really need it, as originally intended.
What changes, if any, do you support to Arizona’s early voting-by-mail system, which is currently used by a large majority of voters?
No changes are necessary at this time.
What specific legislative actions do you support to protect Arizona’s groundwater supply, especially in rural areas?
Complete water conservation to ensure long lasting water supply for Arizona. Arizona water for Arizonans. No outside interest. No selling water out of state.
Do you believe bipartisan governance is possible in the current polarized climate? If not, how can meaningful legislation be passed in the current environment?
Bipartisan governance is possible, and I am more than willing to break with the Democratic caucus if it means voting for what is best for my constituents. I, like all working-class people in my district, am focused on delivering an affordable Arizona that will benefit everyday people first instead of corporations.