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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Education

  • Attended, Clemson University
  • Attended, Community College of Southern Nevada
  • Attended, Murray State University
  • Attended, Oklahoma State University
  • Attended, Padgett-Thompson
  • Attended, University of South Africa
  • Attended, University of South Florida
  • MBA, Roosevelt University
  • PhD, Accounting, Loyola University

Professional Experience

  • Attended, Clemson University
  • Attended, Community College of Southern Nevada
  • Attended, Murray State University
  • Attended, Oklahoma State University
  • Attended, Padgett-Thompson
  • Attended, University of South Africa
  • Attended, University of South Florida
  • MBA, Roosevelt University
  • PhD, Accounting, Loyola University
  • Champion, World Chess Federation, 1994-present
  • Account Executive, International Monetary Systems, present
  • Serving, United States Army, present
  • Employee, United States Postal Service, 1984-1991

Political Experience

  • Attended, Clemson University
  • Attended, Community College of Southern Nevada
  • Attended, Murray State University
  • Attended, Oklahoma State University
  • Attended, Padgett-Thompson
  • Attended, University of South Africa
  • Attended, University of South Florida
  • MBA, Roosevelt University
  • PhD, Accounting, Loyola University
  • Champion, World Chess Federation, 1994-present
  • Account Executive, International Monetary Systems, present
  • Serving, United States Army, present
  • Employee, United States Postal Service, 1984-1991
  • Candidate, Nevada State Assembly, District 15, 2010, 2018, 2020
  • Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 1, 2012
  • Candidate, Nevada State Assembly, District 7, 2004, 2006

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Attended, Clemson University
  • Attended, Community College of Southern Nevada
  • Attended, Murray State University
  • Attended, Oklahoma State University
  • Attended, Padgett-Thompson
  • Attended, University of South Africa
  • Attended, University of South Florida
  • MBA, Roosevelt University
  • PhD, Accounting, Loyola University
  • Champion, World Chess Federation, 1994-present
  • Account Executive, International Monetary Systems, present
  • Serving, United States Army, present
  • Employee, United States Postal Service, 1984-1991
  • Candidate, Nevada State Assembly, District 15, 2010, 2018, 2020
  • Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 1, 2012
  • Candidate, Nevada State Assembly, District 7, 2004, 2006
  • Member, American Chess Association Board, present
  • Member, Gun Owners of America, present
  • Member, Jaycees, present
  • Board Member, Libertarian Think Tank & Educators, present
  • Member, National Rifle Association (NRA), present
  • Member, Nevada State Chess Association Board, present
  • Member, Speakers Outreach Program Board`, present
  • Board Member, American Chess Association, present
  • Member, American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), present
  • President, American Chess Association, 1980-2008
  • Member, Judicial Qualifications Issue Committee, City of North Las Vegas, 2008
  • President, Nevada State Chess Association, 2002-2008
  • President, World Chess Federation, 1992-2008
  • Founder, Democracy for America, 2004-2006
  • Precinct Captain, Democratic Central Committee, 2006
  • Member, Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels, 1989-2006
  • Member, Kiel Ranch Citizen Advisory Board, 2006
  • Member, Nevada Outdoor Democrats, 2006
  • Member, North Las Vegas Democratic Club, 2006
  • Treasurer, Clark County Green Party, 2002-2003
  • Vice Chair, Clark County Libertarian Party, 2000-2001
  • Secretary, Clark County Libertarian Party, 1994-1995

Other Info

— Awards:

  • 2008 Medal of Distinction(HOKC), 1971 Most Oustanding History Student in the USA(WOW)

Current Car:

2007 Saturn

Policy Positions

Nevada State Legislative Election 2018 Political Courage Test

Abortion & Reproductive

1. Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
- Pro-life

2. Should abortion be legal when the pregnancy resulted from incest or rape?
- No

3. Do you support the prohibition of public funds for organizations that perform abortions?
- Yes

4. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Budget, Spending, & Tax

Budget Stabilization:

Indicate which proposals you support (if any) for balancing Nevada's budget.

1. Reducing state employee salaries AND/OR pensions?
- Yes

2. Instituting mandatory furloughs AND/OR layoffs for state employees?
- Yes

3. Reducing benefits for Medicaid recipients?
- Yes

4. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Campaign Finance & Government Reform

1. Do you support any limits on campaign contributions to state candidates?
- No

2. Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
- Yes

3. Do you support the use of an independent AND/OR bipartisan commission for redistricting?
- Yes

4. Do you support requiring a government-issued photo identification in order to vote at the polls?
- Yes

5. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Crime & Public Safety

1. Do you support capital punishment for certain crimes?
- Yes

2. Do you support the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes?
- No

3. Should a minor accused of a violent crime be prosecuted as an adult?
- Yes

4. Do you support the enforcement of federal immigration laws by state and local police?
- Yes

5. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Economic

1. Do you support state government spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
- No

2. Do you support lowering state taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
- Yes

3. Do you support reducing state government regulations on the private sector?
- Yes

4. Do you support expanding access to unemployment benefits?
- No

5. Do you support requiring welfare applicants to pass a drug test in order to receive benefits?
- Yes

6. Do you support an increase of the minimum wage of Nevada?
- No

7. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Education

1. Do you support adopting federal education standards in Nevada?
- No

2. Do you support state funding for charter schools?
- Yes

3. Should immigrants unlawfully present in the United States who graduate from Nevada high schools be eligible for in-state tuition at public universities?
- No

4. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Environment & Energy

1. Do you support state funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?
- No

2. Do you support state government regulations of greenhouse gas emissions?
- No

3. Do you support increasing state funding for clean drinking water initiatives?
- No

4. Do you support increasing state funding to improve air quality?
- No

5. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Gun

1. Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
- No

2. Should background checks be required on gun sales between private citizens at gun shows?
- No

3. Should teachers be allowed to bring guns into the classroom?
- Yes

4. Should a license be required for gun ownership?
- No

5. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Health

1. Should the state government increase funding for treatment facilities to combat opioid abuse?
- No

2. Do you support Medicaid expansion through Nevada's health care programs?
- No

3. Do you support requiring individuals to purchase health care insurance?
- No

4. Do you support legislation that grants citizens the right to choose to die through euthanasia?
- No

5. Do you support eliminating religious exemptions for vaccinations?
- Yes

6. Do you support increasing state funding for community health emergency preparation?
- No

7. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Social

1. Do you support the inclusion of sexual orientation in Nevada's anti-discrimination laws?
- No

2. Do you support the inclusion of gender identity in Nevada's anti-discrimination laws?
- No

3. Do you support greater efforts by Nevada state government in closing the pay gap between men and women?
- No

4. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Legislative Priorities

In the following area, please explain in a total of 100 words or less, your top two or three priorities if elected. If they require additional funding for implementation, please explain how you would obtain this funding.
- Voting no on SJR 14 to stop the proposed tripling of property taxes

Endorsements
Taxpayer Protection Pledge, Americans for Tax Reform
Speeches