As a son of North Charleston, I’m running because our city deserves someone who knows it, someone who loves it, and someone who will fight for it.

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I’ve spent nearly two decades investing in people and communities. In 2009, I founded a nonprofit that helped single mothers in North Charleston gain access to education and meaningful job opportunities. I started this organization because I wanted to be for others what I would want someone to be for me if I found myself in the same circumstance. I have also served as a youth basketball coach, mentor, and volunteer chaplain at the Al Cannon Detention Center.

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My first apartment was in District 1, and the first house I purchased—just one month after I turned 23—was also in District 1. These neighborhoods shaped me, grounding the perspective and passion I carry today. Over the years, I have served every community in North Charleston, organizing back-to-school drives, community cleanups, and homeless feedings—efforts rooted in the belief that strong communities are built through consistent action and care.

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My commitment to improving North Charleston is reflected in my leadership roles. I serve as Board Chair of a nonprofit focused on reducing gun violence and building safer neighborhoods. I also serve on the Board of Directors for the Mediation and Meeting Center of Charleston, which provides pro bono and low-cost conflict resolution services, and on the Legislative Committee of the South Carolina Fair Lending Alliance, working to end predatory lending across the state.

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Professionally, I work for a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that expands affordable housing and supports small business growth in underserved communities. I previously worked as a certified K–12 teacher and adjunct professor.

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I hold a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, a Master of Science in Education, and graduate coursework toward an MBA from The Citadel. My work has always been driven by a commitment to people—meeting needs, building connections, and creating pathways to opportunity across North Charleston.