Government should work for people — not corporate special interests. That belief has guided my work as a parent, organizer, and public servant in Denver.

My journey began as PTA President at Lincoln Elementary, where my focus was simple: building community. I worked with parents, teachers, and staff to strengthen the school community and support students. That experience deepened my understanding of how strong public institutions matter to families.

That work led me to get involved in the 2019 Denver teacher strike, where I saw educators standing up for fair pay. It was a turning point that ultimately led me to serve on the Denver School Board.

On the board, I helped implement a clear policy governance structure that set guardrails, clarified roles, and established measurable goals for district leadership. We moved away from a business-model framework and towards more centralized decision-making that prioritizes the greater good of the school district.

After my time on the Denver School Board, I joined the board of the non-profit, Advocacy Denver which advocates for the civil rights of people with developmental or intellectual disabilities, and their families.

Beyond the school board, I served as House District 2A Captain, organizing neighbors and working to get the Democratic Party of Denver to endorse in non-partisan races so voters have better information in local elections.

I earned a master’s degree in architecture from the University of Nebraska and worked as a licensed architect. That training shapes how I approach policy — thinking long-term and designing systems that work for people.

I believe in practicing what I preach. I rely on my bike for daily trips and regularly use RTD because building safer, healthier, and more connected communities starts with the choices we make ourselves.

I grew up in Aurora, Colorado, and my wife, Amy Kenreich, and I moved to Denver in 2002. Amy is a pedestrian and bike safety advocate who ran the Celebrity Crossing Guard program for years. We’re raising two kids — one in middle school and one in high school — and being parents has deepened my commitment to giving back to the community. I’m using my experience, skills, and passion for public service to help build a future where families can thrive and government delivers real results for the people it serves.