I didn’t grow up with much. My mom passed away when I was 14 and my dad was on disability. By 16, I was working full-time, raising my younger brother, and trying to finish high school. At 18, I joined the Army—not because I had to, but because I believed in service. That belief has shaped everything I’ve done since.

When I meet a kid struggling at school or a parent overwhelmed by life, I don’t have to imagine what they’re going through—I can relate. I know what it’s like to feel alone, to wonder if anyone sees you, to carry adult burdens before you're ready. That’s why I’ve spent my career showing up early, staying late, and building real relationships with people in their hardest moments.

After serving in the military, I started as a Community Service Officer and worked my way through nearly every division during my career—from patrol to investigations to training to supervisor. I deployed to New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina as a special agent. I taught new officers. I helped launch a youth mentorship program that gave kids the support I wish I’d had growing up. I did the work—not for recognition, but because it matters.

I’ve never cared much about titles. What matters is doing the job right—being honest, being present, and leading from the front. That’s how I’ve always operated, and it’s how I’ll lead as your Sheriff.

I’m running because the Sheriff’s Office should serve people, not politics. Too often, it’s become reactive, disconnected, and driven by favoritism. I’m not okay with that. And I don’t think Lake County should be either.

I’m not a politician—I’m a public servant. I’ve spent my life stepping up when others stepped back. If you trust me with this job, I’ll do what I’ve always done: I’ll show up. I’ll listen. I’ll lead.