I am a dedicated public works professional with more than two decades of experience in municipal infrastructure, field operations, construction inspection, pavement management, contract administration, and capital improvement projects. Throughout my career, I have remained committed to public service, professional development, leadership, and creating opportunities for others within the public works profession.

I was born and raised in Amarillo, Texas. In the summer of 2004, my wife, Tara, and I moved to the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex, where we built our family and raised our two children, Maddison and Kaiden. Tara also dedicated 20 years to public service as the Assistant Director of Finance for the City of Heath before retiring on March 31, 2026.

Family continues to be one of the most important parts of my life. Our daughter, Maddison, recently began nursing school, while our son, Kaiden, is entering his senior year of high school and has committed to continue his academic and baseball career at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in Rochester, New York, beginning in the fall of 2027.

I began my municipal career with the City of Rowlett in July 2004 as a Maintenance Worker I, performing hands-on roadway maintenance, including mudjacking and pothole repairs. Through volunteer opportunities and a willingness to take on additional responsibilities, I expanded my experience into pavement assessment, working alongside another public works employee. I also took on the responsibility of managing the City's annual concrete contracts and foam injection contracts.

Those opportunities ultimately led me into construction inspection, where I became involved with larger Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects for the City of Rowlett. As my career progressed, I continued to take on greater responsibilities and developed a broad understanding of municipal infrastructure, project construction, contract administration, and field operations.

In 2016, I was encouraged to apply for the American Public Works Association (APWA) Emerging Leaders Academy. I was accepted into the 2016–2017 class and successfully completed the program, graduating with my classmates at PWX Orlando in 2017. That experience became an important milestone in my professional development and strengthened my passion for leadership and the public works profession.

After more than 20 years of service with the City of Rowlett, I retired on October 31, 2024, completing 20 years and 3 months with the organization. My retirement, however, marked the beginning of another chapter in my public works career. I was presented with the opportunity to join the City of Garland Water Utilities Department as the Engineering Field Operations Coordinator within the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Division. My commitment to APWA and professional leadership has continued well beyond my Emerging Leaders Academy experience. On July 8, 2025, I was appointed to the Emerging Leaders Academy Subcommittee of APWA's Leadership and Management Committee. I am currently serving in the second year of my first term, where I contribute my experience and perspective to help support and develop emerging leaders within the public works profession.

From beginning my career repairing potholes and performing roadway maintenance to coordinating engineering field operations for a major municipal water utility and serving in APWA leadership, my career has been defined by growth, service, and a willingness to embrace new opportunities.

I remain passionate about public works, developing future leaders, and giving back to the profession that has played such an important role in my own career.