Our government should work for our people, not around them. I will lead with transparency, accountability, and deep respect for our constitution, and build a professional team — the right people, clear responsibilities, and one commitment above all: serving our Absentee Shawnee enrolled members, not politics. 

Our future should be decided by us — not for us. I will defend our inherent sovereignty and our right to self-governance, and build respectful, effective relationships with federal, state, and local governments without ever giving ground on our jurisdiction, our resources, or our authority as a sovereign nation. 

I will strengthen our tribal economy by expanding what we’ve already built, launching new tribal businesses, and attracting investment and strategic partnerships with both prime contractors and subcontractors. I will open new business opportunities that improve the quality of life for every Absentee Shawnee family. Everything I do comes back to one goal: creating quality jobs and real opportunities so our people can build better lives right here, on our own land.