I am married to Joleen for 20 years, and between us we have 2 sons, Ryan, Patrick, and 1 daughter, Brooke. I am a Grand Dad to 1 granddaughter. I have lived in Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, and Thurston County area all of my life. My family enjoys football, basketball, baseball, walking, bbq'ing and bike riding. We currently live in the Wilderness neighborhood of Olympia. Because I believe one should practice what they preach, I am a real estate investor. My wife and I own 33 homes, providing housing for families. I am the past 2011 President of the Washington REALTORS Association and 2001 past President of Thurston County REALTORS. In 2008, I was awarded the Thurston County REALTOR's Community Service Award and in 2009, I was awarded the Thurston County REALTORS President's award. I am a 2015 Graduate of Leadership Thurston County. My name is on the National Association of Realtor's Wall of Fame in Washington DC. I am a past President of the Thurston Multiple Listing Sales Association, Past President of South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity and Past President of Capitol Leads Network.