Memory

As a lifelong resident of Uintah County, I have lived through some of the ups and downs of the oilfield. 

In my thirties, the economy had slowed to a crawl. My wife (Susan) and I were doing all we could to support our four children; Susan was a school teacher and I ran B&D.  I didn't think things could get worse when I received the news that B&D was on fire. I rushed there to find my wife fighting the flames with a garden hose that was connected to a neighbor's house. We did our best with what we had available. Soon friends and former co-workers from Vernal City Fire Department arrived to help and the fire was eventually put out. To say the least, "times were tough" but eventually things got better. Thanks to many in the community, the loss was devastating but not fatal.

Uintah County is a great home. Our core values: hard work, determination, and perseverance make us strong and our sense of community makes us secure. As commissioner, I promise to hold true to the community and to these core values; in return, I ask for your vote.