When Re–elected to City Council I will continue to bring Integrity, Transparency and Executive Management Oversight, along with my inquisitive, proactive and approachable nature. I am unafraid to challenge the status quo and expect accountability, as it should be expected of me. The residents of West Melbourne will find quality and commitment in me, as I continue to serve them and West Melbourne as a whole.
I am 58 years old with a background in Law Enforcement. I retired after 25 years at the rank of Major, hold a degree in Criminal Justice and have put down roots in the Estates at Sawgrass Lakes since 2016. I look forward to the opportunity of serving all the residents and businesses of West Melbourne for another four years.
Working for you
City Government is responsible for a full array of services that are key to the residents that live here, such as Financial Management, Police/Fire/Rescue, Public Works, Building & Code Enforcement, etc. The City Council sets policies guiding the City’s growth, development, and future, while providing constant oversight of City Management Operations.
My executive management work experience will continue to position me well for our cities – Council / Manager form of Government. As I am in all aspects of my life, I will be involved and solution driven, firm but fair, and educate myself on the needs of our residents.
Working for a better Community
- Voted to lower the city tax rate all four years as your elected Councilman, reducing it to the lowest rate in decades.
- Focused on improving public works with a new water facility, along with plant improvements to provide a higher quality of services to our residents
- I believe in proactive policing with a focus on positive community engagement
- Committed to the septic to sewer conversions to improve our areas water quality
- Continue to work to improve traffic congestion
- Have be proactive in improving School Bus Stop locations
- Was against removing fluoride from our water supply
A lifelong commitment to Public & Community Service
- 12-year volunteer as Emergency Medical Technician
- 8-year volunteer leader in the Boy Scouts of America
- 25 years in State Law Enforcement
- Currently a 6-year volunteer with community HOA’s
- WM Citizens Leadership Academy Class of 2017-2018
- 2020 Chairman of the WM Charter Review Committee
- 2020 Elected to serve on West Melbourne City Council
My Life
Husband to Linda and proud father to Ashley & Cody. I retired in 2012. With the passing of my mother and father in 2014 and 2015, Linda and I began the search for a warmer place to live. After helping my best friend move to West Melbourne in 2014, I knew this would be an awesome place to plant new roots. Linda found us a great location at the new community of Sawgrass Lakes, and we closed in 2016. Retirement didn’t come easy, and I was soon back to taking on a leadership role in my community, but Community service didn’t just start in retirement as I have had a lifelong commitment to service as described above.
Enjoying Florida life in the Indian River with my first Crevalle Jack catch