Expertise you can trust
Fiscally accountable
Unmistakably transparent
BREAKING THE CYCLE OF DOUGCO POLITICS-AS-USUAL
WHY I AM RUNNING
Douglas County residents and taxpayers deserve to know how their property taxes compare to each other and where their property taxes go. That doesn't exist today. I have 20 years of professional experience in corporate finance working for some of the largest banks and brokerages in the U.S., overseeing half-billion dollar budgets and making sure that financial advisors treat their clients ethically and legally. I understand how to provide transparency and how to provide financial reporting, focusing on fiscal accountability to our tax payers, because I’ve been doing that for more than two decades for some of the most demanding customers on the planet: private sector investors!
Treasurer isn’t a political job, and it shouldn’t be a partisan job. This job should be about who has the skills and qualifications to collect and safeguard taxpayer money. I’m not a career politician. I’m a finance guy. Without a doubt, I am the right person for this job.
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Bottom line, Douglas County voters deserve to understand how their property taxes compare to each other and they deserve to understand how their property taxes get spent. Right now I see very little transparency and I am running to change that.
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About Me
Financial Experience
I am proud of my 20 plus years of career experience in corporate finance and governance. During this time, I worked for some of the largest brokerages and banks in the U.S. I understand first hand just how important transparency is, not just to private investors, but also to the citizens of Douglas County. It is imperative that the County Treasurer has fiscal accountability to ensure people understand the complexity of property taxes...how much do you pay and where does it go?
Volunteer Experience
Over the past seven years, I have been volunteering on several advisory committees to the Douglas County Board of Education. I have had an unrelenting focus on promoting transparency and clear governance. This has only bolstered my understanding of the need for fiscal accountability. My experience in this role is one of the things that led me to run for this very important role.
Personal Experience
I was born and raised in Oklahoma and have lived in Douglas County for 18 years. My wife, Paula, and I are proudly raising our two teenagers and happily playing with our two dogs. Prior to my life in finance, my early career explorations included working as a teacher, working for the FBI, and working with Filipino street children in Manila, where I helped to establish the first hospital-based center for treating child sexual abuse in Southeast Asia. I played NCAA soccer in college and remain active in the community as a referee and a coach. My time spent in our community only helps me to learn more about what is important to the residents of Douglas County, and I will represent those things with professionalism and integrity.