My Mission

I am a very passionate person that gets great enjoyment out of making things BETTER!

I would like to tell you a little bit about why I accepted the appointment as McDowell County’s delegate - this will help you better understand my heart and my motivation!!

I didn’t get into politics because I wanted to: when the previous delegate resigned half way through her term, people in our community suggested my name as a replacement. I had no idea I had been suggested; I never gave serious thought about going into state politics; I almost told them no - but the more I prayed, the more drawn I felt. It is an unwise person indeed to go against the leadings of God!

I didn’t get into politics for the money: seriously, with all of the campaigning costs, there is a high possibility I’ll loose money. Especially if you look at how much money I could personally generate if I’d focus on and work in my businesses.

I didn’t get into politics for the fame: I’m enough of a Bible scholar to know that “Proverbs 16:18 (KJV) Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.” It was enough for me to be a follower of God, husband, dad, business owner and a friend to fellowman. I never aspired to be in the public eye.

But now that I am "in politics” - I have a DESIRE...

... an overwhelming DESIRE to help McDowell County - for too long we (myself included) longed for McDowell to be better. We would talk about what we need; how things were falling apart; how we don’t have basic services and definitely don't have amenities or opportunities other places do - and after our conversation, after saying - “something needs to be done” - we (including myself) would go back to living our lives and never DO anything to make McDowell better! I AM SO THANKFUL God “pushed” this position to me!

Now that I am serving as the Delegate of the 36th District (McDowell County) I can honestly say - I love being YOUR delegate! - and why - because I finally see a way to make McDowell better - being in Charleston for the 2024 Legislative Session has energized me to a level I couldn’t imagine. I have always LOVED making things better for people! And NOW - I get to give back to the County and People I love! There is so much opportunity for McDowell and US, her people - we just have to step up and take hold of them.

We are going throughout the county with 18 Listening Sessions hearing what YOU have to say! We are looking for people willing to step up and be willing to be part of the change, part of the solution. McDowell County can't be fixed by just one person, not even by a small group of people - but McDowell County CAN be changed if WE ALL come together! I'm determined to help lead that charge!!

I'm thankful to be YOUR delegate, excited for what WE can do together - please step up and be a part of the solution!! As I find funding and opportunities for us to start rehab centers, new business ventures, etc - be willing to setup and take charge of one of the opportunities! I'm looking forward to many good, productive conversations leading to make positive, long-lasting changes and improvements for OUR WONDERFUL COUNTY!