I am a husband, father, pastor, nonprofit and business leader, and lifelong servant of our community. For nearly two decades, I have dedicated my life to serving the people of Johnson City — not because it was convenient, but because I believe serving others is one of life's highest callings. I was shaped by a loving family that instilled in me faith, discipline, hard work, and the importance of serving others. I believe that leadership is not about power or position — it is about service, integrity, compassion, and responsibility. Those same principles have guided me in every role I have held, whether in business, nonprofit, ministry, civic or community service. Throughout my career, I have worked to bring people together, solve problems, and build partnerships that improve lives. I have been trusted to lead during some of this city’s difficult seasons, helping families facing poverty, expanding affordable housing opportunities, strengthening neighborhoods, supporting children, families, seniors, and building collaborative relationships between government, businesses, churches, nonprofits, and community organizations.

 

Before entering ministry, I worked in the healthcare construction industry as a project manager gaining valuable experience in leadership, planning, budgets, timelines, problem-solving, and working with city leaders and communities across the country. In 2009, I answered the call to ministry and community service. That calling shifted my life from building facilities to building people, strengthening families, and serving communities. I have spent nearly twenty years working to improve the lives of others not only in Johnson City but, throughout the Northeast Tennessee region. I believe leadership should be measured by results, not promises. While many bring ideas to the table, I bring a proven record of turning ideas into action. My work has always been centered on finding practical solutions and delivering meaningful results that benefit the entire community. My experience spans every corner of service. I have served in the faith community, the nonprofit sector, the business community, and civic leadership. Through these experiences, I have gained firsthand knowledge of the challenges facing working families, seniors, businesses, neighborhoods, and those struggling to make ends meet.

 

My leadership has focused on issues that matter most. Issues such as: reducing poverty through sustainable solutions, strengthening neighborhoods and community development, expanding affordable and attainable housing, building public-private partnerships, supporting families, youth, veterans, and seniors, encouraging economic opportunity, and workforce development. I believe Johnson City's greatest asset and strength has always been its people. Government works best when it listens, collaborates, and serves with integrity. My goal is to help our city continue growing responsibly while ensuring that growth benefits the people who already call Johnson City home.