- February 20, 2025
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Age: 67
Family: Wife
Education: Masters degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Florida
Relevant experience: Retired S.W.A.T. Commander / Captain who served 32 years with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office
Years as Windermere resident: 26
Why do you want to serve on the Town Council?
My desire to serve as a member of the Town Council of Windermere is rooted in the same passion to preserve the unique charm of the past, embrace and encourage positive change for the present and leave a legacy for many future generations to enjoy.
If elected, what would be your top three priorities for the town?
As we continue to grow we will be required to consider the effect of the inevitable changes to our community. I have been a part of many changes in the town of Windermere and I have never been disappointed in the process even if I have a different opinion.
Why should residents vote for you?
As a Marine Patrol Officer, I spent several years patrolling the lakes on the Butler Chain. From the first time I launched my patrol boat at the Fernwood boat ramp I realized that this town was a special place. We purchased an old 1920, 1,000 square foot “fish camp” and my family and friends spent several months helping us restore the fish camp to its original state, including the restoration of the old 1920 “weighted” windows which remain in our home to this day. It is our desire to preserve one of the original homes of Windermere for many generations into the future for others to enjoy as much as we have. My wife and I sit on our front porch every morning drinking coffee and greeting our neighbors. We personally know every one of our neighbors on a first name basis and if you walk past our house anytime between 8-10 a.m. you will hear me holler “good morning.” Most of them holler back. That is the kind of community I want to help preserve for future generations.
If you had a magic wand, what is one change you would make immediately and why?
I do not believe there is one magic remedy for future changes in Windermere. I believe that all issues are best resolved with community input and effective community leadership. Keeping the residents of Windermere a priority in all decisions is paramount.
As always, traffic is a concern in the town of Windermere. How do you strike a balance between growth (including hosting events that attract people to the town) with maintaining Windermere’s small-town charm?
With a town as vibrant and exciting as Windermere we will always be improving and moving forward. Whether it is the increasingly high volume of traffic or the future development of Windermere’s downtown businesses, the quality of life for the residents of the Town of Windermere will always be my highest priority. I know there may be some tough decisions to make in the future, but if we can keep the residents of Windermere our priority we will have fulfilled our duties as servants of the community.
Evaluate the town’s ability to communicate effectively with its residents. Are there changes you’d like to see made to ensure timely communication and transparency?
Effective communication with the residents of Windermere is essential in all decisions. The Town of Windermere has many effective lines of communication in place. We will continue to evaluate the process of communication with the residents and make any necessary improvements to ensure total transparency.