I grew up in Gainesville and with the exception of 3 years in Lubbock (Wreck ‘Em!) I have lived and worked in and around Gainesville my whole life. I am a real estate appraiser with Merit Advisors and an agent with Tierra Real Estate. Additionally, my wife Shawna and I own The Hungry Hippo Sub Shop and Hawk RV & Boat Storage. I have served on various boards and committees in Gainesville/Cooke County and am currently on the foundation boards for NCTC and Lindsay ISD, I am head of the scholarship committee for the Cooke County Texas Tech Alumni Association, and the Gainesville Summer Sounds committee. I look forward to expanding my involvement in our great community.