My career is built on a foundation of dedicated service in education, community leadership, and public policy. I most recently served as Senior Policy Advisor to Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon, where my portfolio included education, digital innovation, housing, regulatory reform, and Tribal relations.
Before joining the Governor’s team, I was the Deputy Superintendent and Chief of Staff for the Wyoming Department of Education. My twenty years of experience in educational leadership spans a wide array of environments—from rural and Native American schools to inner-city, suburban, charter, and online settings—serving as a teacher, principal, and administrator for school improvement.
In addition to my state-level roles, I served as the Mayor of Firestone, Colorado. During my time as Co-Vice Chair of the Denver Metro Mayors Caucus, I spearheaded cultural exchanges and international economic development initiatives alongside officials from Canada, China, and the Middle East.
My academic background includes a Law degree from the University of Wyoming, Bachelor’s degree from Colorado State, a Master’s in Education Administration from CU Denver.
On a personal note, my wife Megan, a Nurse Practitioner, and I are the proud parents of three grown children and are excited to welcome our first grandchild this summer! We enjoy fly fishing, reading, and traveling in our free time. We were drawn to Wyoming in 2016 by the excellence of its school system, and while we started our journey elsewhere, we are proud to call Wyoming our home.