I was born in San José California and was raised in a small town called Lafayette Colorado. I am a military spouse, my wife is in the United States Airforce and that is what brought me to Lancaster. Growing up my friend groups were very diverse and many of my friends have been immigrants from all around the world. This helped my be comfortable being immersed in many different cultures and has helped me see all people as people, no matter where they originate from. I have had many jobs in my life in various fields. My work history is Kroger as a cashier, Quiznos as a sandwich maker, IBM as tech support for GAP, a janitor while going to college, various jobs at Wal-Mart, various positions at Target, IBM as tech support for Morgan Stanley, a telecommunications data center server auditor at Level-3 communications, a marijuana dispensary as a cashier, and Tier 3 support at AlsoEnergy a solar panel monitoring company.

This array of jobs has let me see the common struggle and disrespect of workers that exists in all jobs. It has also introduced me to people of differing backgrounds and class status, and I’ve learned of the struggles they face. Paying rent, paying for food, taking care of their kids, being able to get to work due to car issues, paying for college, and lack of personal time are all common issues for the workers of America. These issues stem from corporate greed and lobbying that end up preventing the working class from leading fulfilled lives. I am running to fight against those influences so everyone in the wealthiest nation on the planet can live comfortably