Biography

PERSONAL:
My wife Debra works for the Longview School District. Both of us are lifelong Washingtonians. Born in Wahkiakum, I moved to Longview in 1978. I have a son Nathan, 25 who is a local contractor.

EDUCATION:
Western Washington University, B.S. in Environmental Planning, 1972
Lower Columbia College, Associate Arts, 1970
Wahkiakum High School, Graduated 1968
Washington State Real Estate Appraisal Accreditation
University of Washington County Officials Certification and Training Program

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Cowlitz County Assessor’s Office, January 1999 to December 2004, Assessor
Cowlitz County Assessor’s Office, March 1978, to January 1999, Admin. Asst./Chief Appraiser
Wahkiakum County Assessor’s Office, January 1975 to March 1978, Assessor

COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS:
Local Government – Vice Chair
Technology, Energy & Communications
Transportation

LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES:
1. Rural Economic Development and Diversification.
2. Produce a budget that is sustainable, invests in our future and protects the vulnerable.
3. Have people trust government again.
4. Support Our Timber and Fishing Industries by bringing common sense to Environmental Laws.
5. Protect Local Governments from unfunded mandates from the State Government.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
WACO Board of Trustees, October 1999 to Present
Cathlamet City Council, June 1974 to November 1975
Commissioner, Beacon Hill Sewer District, August 1984 to Present
Board of Directors, Washington State Assoc. of Sewerand Water Districts, May 1996 to Present
Board Member, Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Red Cross, October 1994 to 2000
Volunteer Firefighter, 24 years, currently a Cowlitz Fire District #2
Lion’s Club Member, Past President and Past Zone Chairman