Biography:

Protecting public health, safeguarding our natural resources, and encouraging fiscal responsibility are the focus of my service at the Indian River Mosquito Control District. I was first elected in 1992 and have lived in Indian River County since 1981.

My interest in mosquito control began in 1991 when I was hired by the Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory (FMEL), University of Florida, to write instructional software for mosquito control districts. Since then I have continued to work at FMEL and to learn more about mosquitoes and their control. I have twice served on the board of directors of the Florida Mosquito Control Association, have chaired its Commissioners’ section most recently in 2021-2022, and was the Commissioners’ representative to its Dodd Short Course (Education) Committee from 1994 – 2013.

My ongoing concern for the health of the Indian River Lagoon and our natural resources is reflected in my sustained board level volunteer service to organizations including the Environmental Learning Center, the Pelican Island Audubon Society, and the Florida Native Plant Society. I chaired the Indian River County Land Acquisition Committee multiple times and now serve on the IRC Environmental Lands Panel.

I hold a MA in economics from Washington University and a BA in economics from New College. I worked in the computer industry for many years and taught economics and computer science for more than 12 years at Indian River State College.