Listen first.
Work together.
Make a difference.
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I grew up in The Dalles, where my father ran Brady’s Market and taught me the value of hard work, treating people well, and giving back. I studied physics at Gonzaga, pursued becoming a Catholic priest with the Jesuits before leaving to become a teacher, and later lived in Venezuela with my wife Mary Jo and our daughters as Catholic missioners. Those experiences shaped how I approach this role—with curiosity and a deep commitment to serving others.
Before serving as Commissioner, I taught science for 18 years at The Dalles high School, The Dalles Middle School, and at NORCOR Juvenile. I later chaired the Board of the Mid-Columbia Medical Center.
In my first term, I’ve focused on practical results: expanding affordable housing (130 units underway and 76 more coming), supporting shelters and services that help people move out of homelessness, protecting access to healthcare and behavioral health services, and delivering real investments to rural communities like Maupin and Antelope. I’ve also worked to bring people together—strengthening trust, navigating tough decisions, and making sure Wasco County works for everyone.
I’m running for re-election because there’s more to do, and I’m asking for the opportunity to keep working for Wasco County.
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As Chairman of the Columbia Gorge Housing Authority, I’ve helped move forward major housing projects that will directly impact working families and those struggling to find stable housing. We are currently building 130 units of affordable housing in Hood River and preparing to break ground on another 76 units in The Dalles.
I also supported with the Mid-Columbia Community Action Council to complete construction of The Annex shelter. Today, it’s helping individuals and families transition from homelessness into stable housing and employment.
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At the Deschutes Rim Health Clinic, I supported the board through two failed levy attempts and a successful third effort to stabilize funding, helped recruit leadership, and secured critical financial support.
Through my role on the Columbia Gorge Health Council, I help shape decisions affecting Medicaid delivery across our region—working to prevent gaps in care for those who rely on it most.
I also supported Mid-Columbia Center for Living in expanding behavioral health services, including plans for a new inpatient treatment facility, and have advocated at the state level to push back against insurance barriers to care.
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In Antelope, I’ve worked alongside local leaders to secure grants for wildfire defensible space, renovate the historic schoolhouse into a community center, restart a local café, and support development of an RV park. I’ve also supported their dark sky ordinance—preserving what makes that community unique.
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At the county level, I’ve helped strengthen dialogue between Latino community members, law enforcement, and local government—working to bring support to Latino families and build greater trust.
Deliver results.
As your County Commissioner, I’ve focused on meaningful results—especially in housing, healthcare, and support for our most vulnerable residents. This work often happens behind the scenes, bringing people together, solving difficult problems, and following through.