Get to know me!

I hang my cowboy hat in Denton, Texas. I am not a native Texan, but I got smart and moved here. So don’t be too tough on me, ok? I was born in Kansas in 1957. I spent a few years in California before making my way to the great State of Texas after my sister moved to Dallas in the 1980s. I was charmed by the City of Denton while I attended and graduated from the University of North Texas (UNT). Currently, I am working on my Masters of Public Administration at UNT.

I care about our environment and have been a longtime fan of green energy. In fact, I owned Solar Energy System Specialists and Texas Renewable Energy Systems. I am really proud of my contributions to making the planet a better place for us and our future generations. I designed and installed the solar panels at the Dole Pineapple Plantation in Hawaii. In West Virginia, I am credited with designing and installing the largest solar field in the state.

These days, I own and operate Cunnigham Repair and Remodeling. I work for home owners and local businesses.

I love movies, don’t you? I love to watch all types of films. I am huge fan of UNT’s film program. I have been active in the Texas film community for decades. I have attended and supported many films festivals and filmmakers in our region. I have even had a few film cameos! Film has changed my life in so many good ways from bringing friends into my life and guiding my life path.

My friends always tell me that I have a huge heart. They also call me a big, goofball and a clown. And you know what, they are right! I am a clown! My clown name is “Dr. Baloney! I volunteer at local hospitals visiting children and anyone who needs a reason to smile with my trademark red nose and lab coat. My volunteer work in our community is very important to me. I learned from and was trained by the best, Dr. Hunter Doherty “Patch” Adams. I worked on the film “Patch Adams” with Robin Williams. I was so inspired that I started volunteering for the real “Patch.” I was trained at his Gesundheit Institute in West Virginia over two decades ago. It will always be an important part of who I am. I can make any balloon animal for you but only if you promise to trade me a smile!

I have served on the Parkland Hospital Homeless Outreach Medical Services (HOMES) Board since 2014. Homelessness is a complicated issue in our region and country. For me, there is not a “one-size-fits all” solution.

I have voted over the years for all parties. I worked on Senator Bob Dole’s political campaign as well as on the campaign of President Barack Obama. I truly identify as an independent thinker. I think both the “Left” and “Right” have good and bad points. I like to listen to all sides of an issue and make the best decision possible regardless of party affliation. I want to do this for my fellow citizens. I feel like I can do that best as a candidate of the Independent Party.

I hope you will support me in my candidacy for the US Congress Texas 26th District House Seat!