Safe Neighborhoods. Great Schools. High-Paying Jobs.Why I'm Running

While I am running to serve you and the people of Anderson County as State Representative, I was recently given the most important title I will ever have – Pops. For my wife Mollie, it’s Lollie. We are the proud new grandparents to three boys: Jack, Eli, and George.

Becoming a grandparent changes your perspective. As law enforcement officer and Chief of Police, I worked hard to keep our community safe. As a father and a husband, I was blessed to raise a family in Anderson County and watch my daughters have children of their own. Now, as a grandfather, I worry for the future that my grandchildren will have. My opportunity to make an impact for them and every child in Tennessee is now, and I don’t want to waste my time.

I want my grandkids to grow up in Tennessee and have every opportunity possible to live a prosperous and free life. That should be our aim for every child in Tennessee. Each student is unique and should be supported with an education that fits their needs and creates bright futures, with the high standards and accountability that our children deserve.

As a former police chief and the husband of a pharmacist and co-owner of Hoskins Drug Store, I know what it takes to keep healthcare costs low, support local businesses, and keep our community safe from crime and addiction.

As a conservative, I am stepping up to run for the Tennessee House of Representatives because I believe we need a stronger voice in Nashville and I don’t want our community to get left behind.

I am committed to listening to the concerns and needs of the people of Anderson County and working tirelessly to find solutions that benefit everyone.

This is about the future of our children and grandchildren. There is too much at stake for us to bicker and miss our opportunity to make a difference. We need leaders who will lift us above the fray. I will always stand on conservative principles and seek to do what is best for our community.

I thank you for your consideration, and I look forward to working hard to earn your vote.

Thank you,