- Occupation: Professional Journalist /Former News Director
 - Created a successful and award-winning News Department and was News Director of KMUD from 1990 - 2007
 - Current Board of Directors, Briceland Fire Department
 - CalFire Partnership Award 2008
 - Humboldt County Sheriff's Award of Excellence 2007
 - California Fire Safe Council Responsible Media Award 2004
 - Chamber of Commerce and Community Citizen of the Year Award 2003
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- Re-vitalize 2nd District economy: Stabilize resource based jobs and diversify economy by encouraging and supporting innovative entrepreneurs.
 - Protect Rural Values and Property Rights
 - Restore Trust between Citizens and County Government
  
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- Southern Humboldt Fire Chiefs
 - Operating Engineers Union Local #3
 - Humboldt Del Norte Central Labor Council
  
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