I love my community, and I love working hard to succeed in business, but nothing is as important to me as my faith in God and the love I have for my family.

I have been married to my beautiful wife and friend Galyn for 12 years. Osceola County has been good to us both and we enjoy the many exciting facets of life here. We are both avid Rodeo fans and love team roping and barrel racing. We've begun to pass that love on to our wonderful 4 year old daughter. She is our pride and joy and we thank God for her everyday.

We're also active members in Cornerstone Church in Saint Cloud. It's there that we have chosen to connect with God, and to other people attempting to do the same. I am a leader in the Cornerstone Choir and Praise Team, and it's an integral part of my family's life. It's important to us that we draw closer to God in our life and that we guide our daughter on the same path!

Recently there was an issue of whether there should be prayer before County Commission meetings. I agree with the County Commissioners who have shared that our Constitution guarantees that we "all" have freedom of speech as well as freedom to worship God as we see fit. I believe in what our founding fathers believed about religious freedom. All men and women should be free to pursue their religious beliefs as long as it doesn't conflict with the rights of others.