Biographical Information

Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Deborah
Children: Andrew, Evan, Gary, Matthew
Education: Purdue University Agriculture Short Course Graduate, 1980
Employment/Military Record: Self-Employed Farmer, 43+ years
Community Activities: Paulding County - Commissioner, 2013-Present; The Ohio State University State Advisory Committee - Chairman, Vice Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary, 1998-2011; Paulding County Area Foundation Trustee - President and Vice President, 2006-2011; Heartland Agdeaver Association - Director, 2002-2012; USDA Farm Service Agency, State Committee Member - President, 2004-2008; Blue Creek Township Zoning Appeals Board and Commission Member

Elections and Political Participation

Ohio House 82nd District 2024
General Vote: 45,129 of 56,813 (79%)
Primary Vote: 12,026 of 12,026 (100%)

Ohio House 82nd District 2022
General Vote: 33,183 of 41,766 (79%)
Primary Vote: 4,723 of 6,682 (70%)
Endorsements: National Federation of Independent Business - Ohio PAC (primary); Ohio Chamber of Commerce PAC; Ohio Right to Life PAC (general)