I am a healthcare professional with a passion for improving patient care, supporting my team, and driving meaningful change in how we deliver healthcare. I’ve worked as the lead anesthesia technologist for over twenty years at a large community hospital, where I’ve had the privilege of leading dedicated teams and contributing to clinical business development. I hold a Master’s in Healthcare Administration and am currently pursuing a PhD in Health Care Delivery. Throughout my career, I’ve been committed to standardizing practices and enhancing education for technicians and technologists across the Pacific Northwest—an effort I will continue as Region 7 Director. Volunteering has always been important to me. In the past, I’ve partnered with a local vocational school to help shape curriculum for aspiring techs and have implemented wellness initiatives in the hospital setting, including mindfulness-based stress reduction and mental health first aid programs. Outside of work, I’m a husband and father who finds joy in the outdoors. I love hiking and running with our Rottweiler, Freya, and our Labrador, Zeus, and I treasure time spent exploring the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest with my family. For the past 12 years, I’ve also volunteered with a mental health outreach program in downtown Seattle—an effort that’s deeply personal to me after losing a close physician friend to suicide and witnessing other healthcare workers struggle with mental health challenges. These experiences have fueled my advocacy and commitment to supporting the emotional well-being and mental health of those who serve in healthcare.