The time is now to step up.

Cobb County schools could easily go the way of Clayton County if we don’t stop the craziness.

Together, we can take our School Board to the next level. We can present a unified voice. We can build a consensus and stop the public bickering. We can do great things and benefit our children!

A candidate with a strong financial and business background is needed
to wrestle with the tough issues of budgeting for our schools in a down economy. Did you know that Cobb County Board of Education is the largest employer in the county? Did you know that there are 5,400 line items in a budget that is over $800 Million? This serious issue needs serious attention and qualified expertise.

My son graduated from Kell High and is now at Georgia Tech. Character education is an important part of who I am as I teach a message of proper planning, perseverance and faith to students with my Cool Dreams Foundation. Being a guest lecturer at Kennesaw Mountain High for their marketing and accounting classes has been inspiring, teaching the kids about checkbook balancing, investment strategies and other practical financial knowledge. Giving back as a volunteer for the North Cobb High baseball boosters is fun. Brenda and I are long time Kennesaw State University 100 Club members which supports their basketball team. Look for me at Kennesaw State University, as I will be teaching Business Law there in the fall. I am, and always have been, all about helping our children.

Scouting is another important way I’ve been involved with kids. My son started Cub Scouts as a Baker Elementary student. Being his den leader was memorable and I’m still in touch with many of those boys. While Cubmaster of Troop 422 at St. Catherine’s, we founded Troop and Pack 412 at Summit Baptist Church. My son attended the National Jamboree in 2005 with me when I was on the Jamboree Staff and went on to achieve the rank of Gold Palm Eagle Scout.

During a down economy, a candidate who truly understands how our excellent schools are the building block for our economic engine in Cobb County is a plus. Good schools bring good business and maintain our property values. Join me and let’s make our schools and our community the best that they can be.

I am Republican.
I am a fiscal conservative.
I am the candidate who is most qualified.
I need your vote July 20.