I was born and raised in southeast Arkansas. I spent my childhood learning the value of hard work, hunting deer, riding four-wheelers, shooting firearms, and developing a deep love for the outdoors. I was raised in a Christian home and accepted Christ as my personal Savior during my youth in Warren.
I graduated from Warren High School and attended Ouachita Baptist University, where I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. At OBU, I met my wife, Jessie – now mother of our three children and a pediatrician in Harrison.
Motivated by a deep love for Arkansas and a desire to serve others, I enlisted in the Arkansas Army National Guard as a medic. I also worked as a Residential Therapeutic Counselor at Youth Home Inc. in Little Rock—a nonprofit residential treatment center for youth. This job was one of my hardest and most rewarding: it was heartbreaking to work with kids who were already at risk for failure before their lives had even begun. Listening to the stories of the young men living there instilled in me a fierce determination to stand against the evil that preys on innocent and vulnerable children and families.
In 2020, I joined the Arkansas State Police serving in Pulaski County and later in northern Arkansas. During my time with the ASP, I have been honored to receive several distinctions including Pulaski County Officer of the Year and the ASP Life Saver’s Award. I also received two Governor’s Commendation letters—one for apprehending a mobile active shooter after a high-speed pursuit in downtown Little Rock, and another for peacefully resolving a mental health crisis on Interstate 30.
Whether serving as a parental figure to struggling teens at the children’s home or serving in the Arkansas State Police, I have seen first-hand the troubles that are facing our nation: illegal immigration, drugs, children without fathers, etc… With the assassination of Charlie Kirk, I realized that I can no longer sit on the political sidelines. After five years of service with the Arkansas State Police, I am ready to continue serving my state by taking on a new challenge—confronting entrenched political interests and standing up for the people of Arkansas. I am the true conservative choice on the ballot: 100% Arkansas First.
