Serving parts of Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, and all of Medina, Clyde Hill, Yarrow Point and Hunts Point.
Biography
PERSONAL:
My wife Patricia (Tricie) is a lifelong Washingtonian. I moved here in 1983,
fresh out of college, and have been here ever since. We have been married since
1989 and have two teenage children, Jack and Emily.
EDUCATION:
Yale University, Bachelor's in Computer Science, 1983
George School, Newtown PA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
I retired from Microsoft in 2000 after 17 years of service ranging from program
manager for Microsoft Access to general manager of the Microsoft Commercial
Internet System.
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS:
- Appropriations
- Appropriations Subcommittee on Education
- Finance - Chair
- Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee - Chair
- Information Systems Board
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES:
1. Build a public education system in Washington that is second to none in the
world.
2. Produce a budget that is sustainable, invests in our future and protects the
vulnerable.
3. Have people trust government again.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Trustee, Bellevue Schools Foundation, which raised money for projects to improve
the quality of education for students at Bellevue schools.
Steering Committee, Bellevue Quality Schools, the campaign to pass levies for
the Bellevue School District in 2002.
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