About me

I grew up as the youngest of five children in a military household where service and education shaped the foundation of my life. My father was an Air Force pilot and my mother was a middle school teacher. We moved often after my father left the service, living around the world and gaining perspectives that continue to guide me today.

For the past 19 years, I have proudly called Maine home. I earned my BS and MS in engineering from the University of Texas, and later my Ph.D. in oceanography in Florida. My career has taken me from engineer to teacher, scientist, and professor, and today I serve as an educator in Marine Sciences at the University of New England in Biddeford. Every day I share my passion for the ocean and environmental stewardship with students, helping them make good choices and preparing them to prosper in a world that must be safe for them and for generations to come.

I live in Buxton with my wife, who owns a small business training dogs. Together, we raise two children: a 21-year-old college senior studying architecture and a 17-year-old high school junior at Bonny Eagle High School who dreams of becoming both a meteorologist and a pilot. Our home is full of life, with two dogs, two cats, and more chickens than I can count.

I was challenged to run by my daughter to make this a better world for her and her generation. I believe deeply in protecting Maine’s natural resources and building a brighter future for our children. I am frustrated by a government that spends more time fighting itself than solving problems and an economy that makes it difficult for average Mainers to own a home, educate their kids, and build the life they deserve. Whether in the classroom, on the coast, or in the community, I am driven by a love for Maine and a commitment to giving back.