Guiding Principles
“Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value. He is considered successful in our day who gets more out of life than he puts in. But a man of value will give more than he receives.”
– Albert Einstein
Political Experience
Texas Policy Research
January 2024 to Current
President
Responsible for guiding and oversight of the strategic direction, operations, and mission of the organization. Leads in the development, communication, and implementation of the organization’s vision, mission, and strategic goals. Collaborates with the Board of Directors to set long-term objectives and plans. Leads fundraising efforts and represents the organization to external stakeholders, including government agencies, community partners, and donors, to build strong relationships and raise awareness of the organization’s work.
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility
January 2022 to September 2023
Executive Director
Responsible for email, web, and social media marketing as well as a contributor to written and video content focused on educating Texas taxpayers about issues that impact their wallets from the federal, state, and local governmental level.
Texas Scorecard
January 2021 to December 2021
Capitol Correspondent
Contributor to written and video content focused on informing Texans about issues that impact their livelihoods from the federal, state, and local governmental level.
Texas Public Policy Foundation
January 2020 to January 2021
Director of Legislative Affairs
Managed efforts by respective campaigns and policy areas to provide lawmakers with prudent information, research, and data to make the best policy decisions.
Office of State Rep.
Briscoe Cain (R-Deer Park — TX HD 128)
January 2018 to January 2020
Chief of Staff
Served as the confidential and strategic advisor for the lawmaker while leading and overseeing all legislative, policy, communications, and constituent services strategies for the lawmaker’s office
James Dickey Campaign
March 2018 to June 2018
Campaign Manager
Managed the successful campaign of James Dickey for reelection as the Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas
Office of State Rep.
Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock — TX HD 83)
December 2015 to January 2018
Chief of Staff
Served as the confidential and strategic advisor for the lawmaker while leading and overseeing all legislative, policy, communications, and constituent services strategies for the lawmaker’s office.
Office of State Rep.
John Frullo (R-Lubbock — TX HD 84)
July 2013 to November 2015
District Director
Responsible for daily correspondence with constituents regarding their concerns and policy positions, maintaining a database of these requests, and conveying them to the lawmaker as well as maintaining a comprehensive understanding of ongoing conversations within the district.
Education
B.A. Political Science, Texas Tech University
L.V. Hightower High School
Military Experience
Military Service — 8 Years — U.S. Army & Texas Army National Guard
March 2006 to March 2014
Intelligence Analyst
Completed two tours of duty in Iraq in service of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Responsible for the efficient function of Operation Center Intelligence Personnel and determining the subject matter experts on various intelligence disciplines within different units.
Adjusted and advised Brigade/Battalion Intelligence Officers on security matters specific to the current mission and maintained a secure work environment.
Other Affiliations
Young Conservatives of Texas
January 2007 to April 2017
State Senior Vice-Chairman
State Chapter Development Director
Chairman, Texas Tech University Chapter
Lubbock County Young Republicans
January 2011 to April 2012
Secretary
Lubbock County Republican Veterans Association
January 2011 to April 2012
President