Candidate, Governor of Illinois, 2022

Senator, Illinois State Senate, District 58, 2017-2021

Candidate, Illinois State Attorney General, 2014

Former Member, Agriculture Committee, Illinois State Senate

Former Member, Commerce and Economic Development Committee, Illinois State Senate

Former Member, Committee of the Whole, Illinois State Senate

Former Member, Criminal Law Subcommittee on Firearms, Illinois State Senate

Former Member, Energy and Public Utilities Committee, Illinois State Senate

Former Member, Financial Institutions Committee, Illinois State Senate

Former Member, Judiciary Committee, Illinois State Senate

Former Member, Judiciary Subcommittee on Firearms, Illinois State Senate

Former Ranking Minority Member, State Government and Veterans Affairs Committee, Illinois State Senate

Former Member, Subcommittee on Civil Rights, Illinois State Senate

Former Member, Telecommunication and Information Technology Committee, Illinois State Senate

Former Member, Transportation Committee, Illinois State Senate

Former Member, Veteran Affairs Committee, Illinois State Senate

Attorney Of Counsel, Schimpf & Gutknecht, Professional Corporation, 2015

Staff Judge Advocate, Marine Corps Installations Command, United States Marine Corps, 2011-2013

Strategist for Energy and Environment, Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, United States Department of Defense, 2009-2011

Military Legislative Assistant, Representative John Kline, United States House of Representatives, 2008

Deputy Counsel, Air Station Miramar, United States Marine Corps, 2005-2007

Judge Advocate, United States Marine Corps, 2000-2004

2nd Lieutenant, United States Marine Corps, 1993-1997

No organizational membership information on file.

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

I am running for Illinois Attorney General for two reasons: First, this state desperately needs an independent Attorney General who is not beholden to the special interests and political insiders. Second, I don't think that anyone else can do a better job than me. I realize that sounds arrogant, but I'm not seeing much in the way of leadership from our political class. If they aren't capable of finding someone better than me, then I feel an obligation to serve our state. One of my core beliefs is that you have no right to complain about a situation unless you have tried to change it.

When you read my biography, you'll see that I've succeeded in a variety of legal work ranging from running a legal assistance clinic to advising the Iraqi prosecutors in the Saddam trial. Along the way, I've developed solutions with folks from across the entire political spectrum.

Our state needs a new perspective, a new set of eyes, and new solutions. I hope you give me the opportunity to provide them and serve you.