I have been a resident of Cottonwood for 33 years. Together with my wife, Veronica, we have been business owners in Cottonwood for 32 years. Thirty-three years ago I committed to become involved with my community in any way I could. I started by becoming a member of the school PTA. Additionally, I was a coach with the Verde Valley Girls Softball Association for 7 years, culminating in a state championship title in 1986. I also coached neighborhood teens in weightlifting in order to prepare them for freshman football tryouts.
Service related to the City of Cottonwood includes serving as a member of the Parks & Recreation Commission from 1984-1987, and assisting with the early planning stages of Riverfront Park. I was elected to the City Council in 1995, and elected as Mayor in 1997 and was re-elected for two additional terms and served as Mayor until June of 2007. I then served as a member of the Industrial Development Authority and the Municipal Property Corporation until being elected to the City Council in March of 2011.
I firmly believe that each one of us has a responsibility to do all we can with the abilities we are given to make our community the best place to live and work.