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I grew up in the iconic Southend of Dearborn with three brothers and four sisters in a traditional neighborhood. My father worked as a factory laborer most of his life, and the highest wage he ever earned was $8 an hour. You can imagine how challenging it was to support a family of ten in a small two-bedroom house on that income. Growing up, my siblings and I didn't have many toys, but we had something far more valuable—a loving mother who devoted herself to caring for us and a father who instilled discipline. In that environment, we learned to respect our elders, be kind to others, live honestly, and work hard. 

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I graduated from Fordson High School as salutatorian in 1992 and went on to study at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Without a doubt, my college experience was the best time of my life. I earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering, graduating in the top 10% of my class. To this day, I consider this one of my greatest achievements, especially since I nearly dropped out in my first year due to the challenging curriculum.

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For almost three decades, I worked in various leadership roles within the manufacturing industry, solving complex problems and improving company performance. Now, I want to bring that same determination and vision to serve you—the people of Dearborn. I love this city. I grew up here, my family is here, and I want to give back to the community that helped shape who I am. Whether you live near Salina or Snow Elementary, Howard or William Ford, or in the neighborhoods around Bryant or Maples Elementary, I am committed to working for every resident in every corner of our city.