A first-generation American, the son of parents who experienced the devastation of Nazi-occupied Netherlands during World War II, I recognize freedom is at risk if we do not educate the next generation. Our state priorities should start with preserving the freedoms that were secured by our Constitution, especially the freedom from indoctrination in our public schools. An informed electorate who can discern objective truth is necessary to sustain our liberty. Ronald Reagan said, “There is no place to escape to.” This is the last stand on Earth to preserve freedom.

As an engineer and regulatory affairs expert with decades of management success in the utility industry, I am ready to apply my expertise to advance Oklahoma’s infrastructure. Because I have had to navigate government regulation, I understand the disfunction of bureaucracy. Government programs can be ineffective and redundant, and it takes common sense and a bit of tenacity to root out the waste, fraud and abuse. Removing inefficiencies will result in saving; and then, Oklahoma can make the structural changes that create incentives to encourage efficiently and respect taxpayers.

As a three time Republican Nominee for Oklahoma House District 79, State appointed Member on the Oklahoma Home Inspection Examiner Committee, City of Tulsa appointed Member of the Sales Tax Overview Committee, and convention elected Tulsa County Republican Party State Committeeman, I have a knowledge of Oklahoma’s government that is necessary to lead the effort to rebuild our failing public education system.

Pamela, my wife, and I have raised six successful children and have twenty-one grandchildren. We are committed pro-life Christians and dedicated members of the Church of St. Mary. I am an active member of the Knights of Columbus, and serve the community through the Home Improvement Ministry. I earned my Eagle Scout, graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Georgia Institute of Technology, and attained my Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University.