Former Assistant Minority Whip, Washington State House of Representatives

Minority Caucus Vice Chair, Washington State House of Representatives, 2021-2023

Representative, Washington State House of Representatives, District 8 Position 1, 2008-2023

Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Washington, District 4, 2022

Candidate, United States Senate, 2004, 2006

Member, Children, Youth, & Families Committee, Washington State House of Representatives, present

Member, Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee, Washington State House of Representatives, present

Assistant Ranking Member, Public Safety Committee, Washington State House of Representatives, present

Former Member, Education Committee, Washington State House of Representatives

Former Member, Human Services Committee, Washington State House of Representatives

Former Member, Human Services and Early Learning Committee, Washington State House of Representatives

Former Member, Judiciary Committee, Washington State House of Representatives

Former Member, Veterans' and Military Affairs Committee, Washington State House of Representatives

Commander, Washington State Guard, 2016-present

Patrol Officer, Benton County Sheriff's Department, 1999-present

Lieutenant Colonel, United States Army National Guard, 1987-present

Member, United States Army Reserves, 1987-present

Licensed Minister, present

Adjunct Faculty Member, Columbia Basin College, present

School Resource Officer, Kiona-Benton City School District, present

Former Emergency Medical Technician

Former Correctional Officer, Pierce County

Former Patrol Deputy, Pierce County Sheriff's Department

Licensed Minister, Assemblies of God

Member, Focus Committee, Kennewick School District

Awards:

Commanding General's Award, 1988; Employee of the Month (twice); Honor Graduate Award; Outstanding Married Student Award; Physical Fitness Award.

Current Car:

Dodge Grand Caravan, Ford F150 Pickup, Ford Mustang, Kia Amanti.

Date of Wedding Anniversary:

1991

Father's Name:

Dewayne

Father's Occupation:

Millright

Favorite Actor/Actress:

Russell Crowe, Sandra Bullock.

Favorite Athlete:

Raul Ibanez

Favorite Author:

John Maxwell

Favorite Book:

The Bible

Favorite Color:

White

Favorite Food:

T-Bone Steak

Favorite Movie:

Gladiator

Favorite Musician:

Steven Curtis Chapman

Favorite President and Why:

George Washington, due to his tremendous courage.

Favorite Quote:

"By grace you are saved through faith. It is a gift of God, not of works; lest any man should boast."

Favorite Sport:

Football

Favorite TV Shows:

Mash, The Big Valley, Bonanza, Gun Smoke, Sports Center, Headline News, Glenn Beck.

Favorite Type of Music:

Contemporary Christian.

Favorite Vacation Spot:

Ohanabechosh, Mount Rainier.

Favorite Websites:

Army Knowledge Online, MSN.com, CBS Sports.com.

First Car:

Mazda Pickup

First Job:

Dairy Worker

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Sports, Camping, Family, Church Activities, Agriculture.

Mother's Name:

Sandra

Mother's Occupation:

Retired

Name one thing you would most like to do before you die:

Be a cattle rancher.

Names of Grandchildren:

N/A

Number of Grandchildren:

0

Person Most Want to Meet (Dead or Alive):

Jesus (He is alive).

Personal Hero and Why:

Ron Puryear. A very successful business man who started from scratch and built an incredible business through all opposition.

Pets (include names):

Beagle Dog (Lucy), Blue Healer Dog (Duke), Cat (Shamoo), Cat (Dessie), Cat (Chicago), Cat (Sylvester), Rabbit (Raul).

Priority Issues:

Prosperity, Security, Education, Military, Moral/Social Issues.

Publications:

Field and Stream; Pentecostal Evangel; American Hunter; InPrimus.

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

I don't like the direction our state or nation is heading. I can't just sit back and complain. I need to get involved and get in the fight to make things better.

Spouse's Occupation:

Stay at home mom.