My Record of Results
Real Solutions, Not Just Promises
When I tell you I can deliver results for Traverse City, I'm not asking you to take my word for it. I'm asking you to look at what I've already accomplished. In every role I've held, from coordinating multi-million dollar transit projects to negotiating public-private partnerships to managing enterprise sales teams, I've focused on one thing: getting results that improve people's lives.
Building Better Transit
At IndyGo, I didn't just talk about improving public transportation - I made it happen. The American Public Transit Association awarded me their prestigious AdWheels Grand Prize for innovative community engagement. But awards don't matter as much as results. What matters is that I helped coordinate a $60 million transit project that transformed how people get around Indianapolis.
I led over 100 community workshops because I believe good ideas come from the people who actually use the services. Those weren't token meetings where we presented predetermined plans. We listened. We adjusted. We found solutions that worked for real families dealing with real challenges. The Indiana Planning Association recognized this work with their Public Involvement Award, but the real victory was seeing seniors get to medical appointments easier, workers reach jobs reliably, and families connect to opportunities they couldn't access before.
This experience taught me that effective public transportation isn't just about moving people from point A to point B. It's about connecting our community – linking workers to jobs, students to schools, families to healthcare, and everyone to the places that make life meaningful. That's exactly the kind of thinking we need as we plan Traverse City's transportation future.
Making Life More Affordable
In Denver, I saw families struggling to afford basic internet service that their kids needed for school. This wasn't an abstract policy problem to me – it was about fifteen-year-olds falling behind because they couldn't submit homework online. So I brought Denver Housing Authority together with Starry Internet and negotiated a five-year public partnership. The result? Thirty-eight thousand low-income households got access to affordable high-speed internet. Not for a month or a year, but guaranteed for five full years.
This is what I mean by building bridges between public needs and private capabilities. Government doesn't have to do everything alone, and it shouldn't try to. Sometimes the best solution is bringing the right partners together and creating deals that work for everyone. The families get what they need, the private partner gets a sustainable business model, and taxpayers get maximum value for their investment.
I know Traverse City faces similar challenges with affordability, from housing to utilities to basic services. My track record shows I can find creative solutions that don't just shift costs around, but actually reduce them while improving outcomes.
Managing Your Tax Dollars Wisely
Throughout my career in the private sector, I've managed budgets exceeding $30 million and consistently exceeded goals. At Fullpath, I grew revenue by more than $3,000,000 in just one year while helping reduce customer loss to less than 2%. At Subaru of America, I managed $12+ million in advertising budgets and made sure every dollar delivered measurable results on the Love Promise. Now I lead enterprise sales at Motive, a software company helping automotive dealers leverage data and grow their online presence.
But it's not just about hitting numbers – it's about the discipline of accountability. In the private sector, every dollar matters because it's someone else's money you're investing. That's exactly the mindset I'll bring to city government. Your tax dollars deserve the same level of careful stewardship that I've applied to corporate budgets.
And I've also found ways to save money without cutting services. By championing a data science initiative at Cars.com, we reduced manual work by more than 200 human hours annually. That freed up our team to focus on higher-value activities while reducing costs. That's the kind of efficiency I'll bring to city government – finding smarter ways to deliver better services, not just cheaper services.
Already Serving Traverse City
I'm not new to local service, and I'm not someone who just shows up when it's time to run for office. As Secretary of the BATA Board of Directors, I work on the transportation challenges our region faces every day. Through my volunteer work with the Grand Traverse Safe Streets Alliance and the Complete Streets Ad Hoc Committee, I'm already helping make our roads safer for everyone, whether you're driving, walking, or cycling.
I volunteer with TART Trails because I believe our outdoor spaces are one of Traverse City's greatest assets, and we have a responsibility to protect and expand them for future generations. I help organize Up North Pride's Rainbow Run because everyone deserves to feel welcome in our community, and I've seen how inclusive events strengthen the fabric of our neighborhoods.
My work with Civil Air Patrol means I'm ready to help when emergencies strike. I understand emergency response protocols, resource coordination, and the importance of clear communication when people are counting on you most.
This isn't resume padding – this is my life in this community. I volunteer because I care about Traverse City's future, and that commitment won't change if I'm elected. If anything, it will deepen.
The Bottom Line
Every challenge Traverse City faces – from transportation and housing affordability to economic development and emergency preparedness – requires the same approach I've used throughout my career: listen carefully, analyze the data, bring the right people together, and execute a plan that delivers measurable results.
I'm not running because I have all the answers. I'm running because I have a proven track record of finding answers, building consensus, and getting things done. Traverse City deserves leaders who don't just make promises, but who have already demonstrated they can keep them.
