My reasons for running are simple, and can be summarized in four main points. They are rooted in an appreciation of the quality of life enjoyed by all of us as residents of Central Oregon, and a desire to preserve that quality of life. Specifically I aim: • To strike a balance between the need to preserve our natural scenic beauty, while promoting economic prosperity. • To maximize our freedoms, while promoting individual responsibility. • To work with the other County Commissioners manage the County’s resources (our resources), in a manner that is fiscally prudent and responsible. • And to contribute to the creation of a long term strategic plan that will guide the County’s progress as it continues to grow in a manner that is achievable given County resources. County Commissioners are frequently faced with the task of hearing many different points of view, reconciling those views, and developing a consensus among the many stakeholders involved in County decisions. I believe my background and values uniquely qualify me for this task. Since my beginnings in Yamhill county as a worker on farms and ranches, I have: • Served in the USAF where I finished with honors, • Worked my way through college, and earned a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, again with honors. • And, for the past eight years have worked for a engineering firm where I have risen to the level of project manager in charge of large, multi-million dollar projects. This background has helped instill a number of values that are important to serving in a manner that benefits all. The key values that guide me include: • The ability to listen as well as share knowledge. • The ability to make tough decisions and to stand by those decisions. • Self-motivation and the willingness to put in the effort necessary to achieve the task at hand. • The willingness to sacrifice popularity in favor of doing the right thing. • The ability to work with people from a multitude of ethnic, religious, and philosophical backgrounds to achieve common goals. These are values that have served me in the world of business, and have earned me a reputation and several letters of commendation from clients for being supportive, knowledgeable, dedicated, dependable, detailed, and for being a team player, and for being able to deliver projects on schedule and under budget. If selected to serve as County Commissioner, I will bring these values to you (my client) to conduct your business in an open, transparent, and accountable manner. Thank you for your time and consideration.