My Bio
I have been a resident of the Village of Howard since 2002, where I live with my wife, Linda. We are proud parents of two Bay Port High School graduates, Alexander (Class of 2018) and Calvin (Class of 2021).
Entrepreneurship and hard work run deep in my family. My grandparents owned the Green Tavern in Suamico. My father was a small business owner and spent his career as an over-the-road truck driver. My mother was an artisan, crafting and selling handmade goods long before online marketplaces existed. Those experiences shaped how I approach leadership: show up, work hard, treat people fairly, and keep your word.
I carried those values into my career, including building and managing a management consulting firm with more than 30 employees and later transitioning into work that supports small businesses, entrepreneurs, and workforce development.
Howard is our home. It is where we raised our family and built lasting relationships. I care deeply about protecting what makes this community special while ensuring Howard continues to thrive.
My Key Issues
Transparency
Make village information easy to find and easy to understand through predictable updates, plain-language explanations, and simple access to records. This is about how information is shared.
Smart Growth
Guide development with a long-range lens so growth pays for itself, fits our community, and keeps utilities, roads, and public services viable. This is about land use and infrastructure capacity.
Quality of Life
Protect the everyday experience of living in Howard by prioritizing public safety, neighborhood upkeep, parks and recreation, and a welcoming, multi-generational community. This is about the Village of Howard vibe—day-to-day livability for residents of all ages.
Local Business Support
Strengthen Howard's local economy by reducing friction for small businesses, supporting entrepreneurship, and partnering to grow jobs and investment. This is about business vitality and opportunity.
Community Engagement
Increase meaningful resident input through listening, two-way communication, and programs like Citizens Academy so decisions reflect community priorities. This is about how residents participate.
Fiscal Responsibility
Make disciplined budget choices that protect core services, plan for long-term infrastructure costs, and avoid surprises for taxpayers. This is about what we fund and why.
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