I am excited to be running for the Board of Commissioners of the Humboldt Bay Harbor Recreation and Conservation District. As a resident of Division 5, I share many of our community’s concerns around environmental and cultural protections, jobs creation, and good family values. I’m experienced in policy and partnership development, collaboration with diverse people, and more. Together, we have a tremendous opportunity to strengthen our local economy, renewable energy, and develop our workforce.

I am of Hupa, Yurok, Karuk, Cherokee lineage and proud member of the Hoopa Valley Tribe. McKinleyville has been home for 25 years and Hoopa for 12. I attended Eureka City Schools from elementary through high school. I earned my BS in Business Management from San Jose State and later received my MBA from Humboldt. I have worked for the Blue Lake Casino since 2002 and have served as Human Resource Director and the Controller.

I’ve been married to Kim Norton for 32 years and have two children, Kira and Jack. I have been involved with youth wrestling from 1990-2018; and enjoy fishing, hunting, biking and exercise. As a family, we have remained very active in McKinleyville, surrounding communities, and we care about the future. I’m asking for your vote this November election.