Elected to Lakewood School District Board of Education 1998-2005, including two years (2004 & 2005) as board president. During those years, the current Lakewood High School was constructed and the district buildings were renovated. Participating in activities with students and being a frequent visitor to the district buildings and staff were highlights. In addition, I was involved in successful union negotiations.

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Elected Union Township Trustee in 2009 and 2013, including two years as Board President (2013 & 2014). During my terms, the township purchased property for the Union Township Complex. I spearheaded the decision to construct a new salt storage facility, and provided equipment and labor, reducing the cost to the township. In the fall of 2014, I conducted successful negotiations for five-year contracts with Granville Township and Hebron Village for Fire and EMS services for Union Township.

Elected to two terms as County Commissioner, in 2014 and 2018. I'm proud to have had the confidence and support of Licking County's voters, defeating two other candidates. I’m proud to have received so much support from voters and won the general election by more than 7,500 votes.