Why I Decided to Run for Heber City Council

I didn’t grow up thinking I’d run for office. In fact, if you asked me even a year ago, I would have laughed and said, “No thanks. I’ve got enough on my plate.” Between raising kids, running my financial planning business, and trying to carve out time to enjoy the mountains, I wasn’t looking for another commitment.

But life has a funny way of nudging you toward responsibility. For me, that nudge came from a mix of frustration and love for this town.

Heber is at a crossroads. We’re growing quickly—faster than many of us imagined—and with that growth comes tough decisions. I’ve watched traffic pile up, neighborhoods sprawl, and debates spark about how to balance the future with preserving what makes this valley special. Every time I drove down Main Street and sat through another red light, or read about a council decision that didn’t quite make sense to me, I kept asking myself the same question: “Who’s making these choices, and are they thinking long-term?”

At first, I did what most of us do. I complained at home. I vented to my wife, Berkley, about how traffic’s a mess or how growth feels like it’s happening to us instead of with us. And every time she’d patiently listen, and then ask, “Well… what are you going to do about it?”

That question stuck.

I realized I could either keep complaining, or I could step up. And the more I thought about it, the more I realized my background actually prepared me well for this role. I’m a financial planner. My job is literally to help people make smart, long-term decisions with their money—balancing what they want today with what will set them up for success tomorrow. Isn’t that exactly what a city council is supposed to do with our community’s resources?

I also know what it means to run a small business in Heber. I know what families are facing as they juggle budgets, worry about rising costs, and try to build a life here. I understand that city government needs to be transparent, practical, and responsive to the people it serves.

But the biggest reason I decided to run wasn’t frustration—it was love. I love this valley. I love raising my kids here. I love that my son Rex can grow up with mountains in his backyard, and that my daughter Molly can learn to ski at Deer Valley just 15 minutes away. I love walking down Main Street and recognizing familiar faces. I love the balance of small-town feel with big opportunities.

If I want that feeling to last—not just for my family, but for everyone who calls Heber home—then I need to do my part to protect it.

So, no, I’m not running because I always dreamed of politics. I’m running because I love this place, and I want to see it grow the right way. I want to keep Heber safe, family-friendly, and true to the character that drew us all here in the first place.

That’s why my campaign is simple. No drama. No political games. Just steady leadership, clear communication, and a focus on what matters most: making sure Heber remains the kind of community we’re all proud to call home.