I live in Island Homes with my wife Amy Cook and two young children.  I sold my small business in 2008 when I went to work for the Downtown Association of Fairbanks. Since then I have had much to do with local governments and I have gained experience to serve Fairbanks well on the Fairbanks City Council.  I was Secretary of the Barnette Magnet School PTA. I coach youth soccer.  I serve on the Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce board of directors and I chair FAST Planning’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.  I enjoy water and ice sports, family and reading financial news.