Conference Chair, North Carolina State House of Representatives, 2023-present

Representative, North Carolina State House, District 97, 2011-present

Candidate, North Carolina State House of Representatives, District 97, 2024

Deputy Conference Chair, North Carolina State House of Representatives, 2021-2023

Former Member, Commerce Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Education K-12 Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Elections Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Ethics Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Chair, Finance Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Finance Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Government Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Health Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Judiciary II Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Redistricting Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Co-Chair, Revenue Law Study Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Rules Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Select Committee on School Safety, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Appropriations, Health and Human Services, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Chair, Subcommittee on Appropriations, Information Technology, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Vice President of Business Development, Open Spectrum, Incorporated, 2018-present

Consultant, Rogue Squadron Tech, Incorporated, 2010-present

Publisher, Lincoln Tribune, 2006-2012

Security Consultant, Helms Security, Incorporated, 2008-2010

Security Consultant, CPI Security, 2008

Operations Manager/Chief Information Officer, Houser Transport, Incorporated, 2005-2007

Co-Owner, Tech 5 Corporation, 2000-2007

Field Representative, Citizens for a Sound Economy, 2000-2003

Member, Intergovernmental Advisory Committee, Federal Communications Commission, 2016-present

Trustee, Arts Council of Lincoln County, 2012-present

Merit Badge Counselor, Boy Scouts of America, 2006-present

Trustee, Board of Trustees, Denver Masonic Lodge #757, 2005-present

Volunteer Firefighter/ Public Information Officer, East Lincoln Fire Department, 2004-present

Awards:

Clean Energy Champion, 2017, Chambers for Innovation & Innovation
Education All-Star Award, 2016, Education Freedom Alliance
Legislator of the Year, 2016, Professional Fire Fighters and Paramedics of North Carolina
Legislator of the Year, 2016, North Carolina Economic Development Association
Legislator of the Year Award, 2015, The North Carolina Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association
Library Champion, 2015, North Carolina Public Library Directors Association
Representative of the Year Award, 2015, Children's Advocacy Centers of North Carolina
Legislator of the Year, 2015, North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association
Charter Champion Award, 2015, North Carolina Public Charter Schools Association
Defender of Public Safety Award, 2015, North Carolina Sheriff's Association
Preservation Advocacy Award, 2014, Lincoln County Historical Association
Legislator of the Year, 2014, American Legislative Exchange Council
Friend of the Fire Service, 2014, North Carolina State Fireman's Association & North Carolina Association of Fire Chiefs
Humane State Legislator, 2013, Humane Society of the United States
Public Leadership Award, 2013, North Carolina Technology Association

Favorite Movie:

"Star Wars," "Shawshank Redemption," "Bob Roberts," "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington," "Red Dawn," "Hunt for Red October," and "Patriot Games."

Favorite TV Shows:

"24," "Cheers," "Ancient Aliens," and "King of the Hill."