OCCUPATION: Supervisor, Workers’ Compensation; CNF Transportation Company, Inc.; CNF Service Co., Portland, Oregon

OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Since 1978, employed in Risk Management, administration of Property/Casualty claim programs in both the public and private sectors; Prior to 1978, self-employed small business owner.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: University of Portland, Portland, Oregon, B.A. Psychology

PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: 1993-Present, Mayor, City of Silverton; 1985-1993, City Councilor, City of Silverton; 1983-1985, Budget Committee, City of Silverton; 1994-1998, Board of Directors, Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments; 1998-1999, Board of Directors-MVW Area Commission on Transportation; 1993-Present, Board of Directors-Silverton Together

Volunteers are certainly the backbone of most communities, and that is very true in Silverton. It comes in many forms, and for me it has been the opportunity to serve on the City Council, the last eight years as Mayor. Working collaboratively with my fellow Councilors, citizen groups, and related governmental agencies, we have addressed the many challenges facing small cities today, with positive outcomes.

While we have made great progress, the challenges continue. Our number one goal remains sustaining the livability of our community. I have been very honored to serve as Mayor, and look forward to working with the community to maintain our place as the "jewel of the Willamette Valley". As Oregon’s Garden City, and the Gateway to Silver Falls, we must continue to preserve that which we treasure deeply, so that those who follow us may also enjoy the beauty of Silverton.