Fast Facts
Experience & Qualifications
Over 30 years of business management experience.
MBA with strong financial and organizational skills.
Twelve years of service with the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utility Commission including currently serving as Chair of the Commission and previously serving as Finance Chair.
Deep understanding of government operations, budgeting, and oversight.
Committed to asking tough questions, reviewing budget priorities, and holding staff accountable.
Strong commitment to property rights balanced with practical considerations such as traffic impact.
Works collaboratively to resolve conflicts—especially in zoning—by listening, weighing alternatives, and developing fair solutions.
Values partnerships with nonprofits and private enterprise recognizing they often deliver services more efficiently than government.
Leadership Approach
Fiscal Philosophy
Supports keeping both sales and property taxes low
Supports allowing voters to decide tax issues when required by law or democratic process.
Focused on longterm financial stewardship, including responsible decisions on property purchases, school construction, and asset management.
Reasons for Running
To continue the county’s strong legacy of effective leadership.
To ensure Forsyth County remains a great place to live, work, raise a family and run a business.
To bring experienced, steady leadership to major decisions that shape the county’s future.
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