About Me
I'm a Bozeman dad running for school board. My wife Adrienne and I came to Bozeman in 2010 as MSU students and never left.
Adrienne taught for a decade at Meadowlark Elementary before moving to Longfellow, where she teaches kindergarten now. You might know her as Miss Petch or Mrs. Zimny. My mom is also a teacher, in Billings. Education has always been at the center of our family.
I work remotely in cybersecurity and technology. We have two kids in the district: a first-grader and a kindergartner starting next fall. We live south of campus with a fixer-upper house, a small flower farm, eight chickens, and three dogs.
Why I'm Running
The decisions the school board makes over the next several years will directly shape my children's education. I want to be part of those decisions, and I want young families like mine to have a voice at the table.
I'm not running with an agenda or a grievance. I believe in our teachers, I support our schools, and I want to help the district continue to serve Bozeman's kids well.
My Priorities
Supporting Our Teachers
My wife teaches kindergarten. My mom taught for decades. I've seen the late nights, the creativity, the invisible work. I'll fight to recruit and retain great educators in a community where the cost of living makes that harder every year.
Strong Foundations
Reading is the foundation for everything else. I want every kid in Bozeman, including my own, to be reading at grade level by third grade. I support the district's focus on early literacy.
Fiscal Responsibility
I pay property taxes, and my wife's job depends on school funding. I understand both sides. I'll support smart investments and make sure taxpayers know where their money is going.
A Voice for Young Families
We had our kids in 2019 and 2021, right in the chaos of COVID. Young families are still finding their footing. I'll bring that perspective to the board.