California State SenateCandidate for District 29

I’m a former United States Army officer, community and veteran activist, entrepreneur, father, husband, and former State Senator for the 29th Senate District of California.

I’ve been motivated by public service all throughout my life. After graduation from Yale University, I served as a United States Army officer. Following a post-service professional career in the Internet technology sector, I founded and served as Executive Director of ArmedForce2Workforce, an initiative to assist young veterans in Orange County and Greater Los Angeles in their pursuit of rewarding, career-oriented employment.

In 2016 I ran a successful grassroots campaign focused on a message of service, accountability, and common sense. When the voters sent me to Sacramento, I was active, accessible, and accountable, unafraid to put constituents over politics and working families ahead of corporate interests. During my tenure as State Senator, I authored legislation that championed veteran services, mental health resources, public education, job creation, and infrastructure improvements.

I live by a couple of simple rules: do the work, tell the truth, stand up for what you believe in, and do the right thing. As your State Senator, I’ll follow these guidelines to fight against partisan games and work to bring integrity and decency back to our politics, all while delivering results for the residents of our district.