Meet Robert

I was honored to be appointed to this position. I now hope to earn your vote to continue working as a public servant on your behalf. Help me restore trust and confidence in your city council.

I have been a Puget Sound resident since 2010, when I was assigned to Joint Base Lewis-McChord. After completing my active duty service in the Army, I chose to put down roots and continue my civilian career in the region. I was fortunate to become a first-time homeowner in Lynnwood in 2018, and served on the Lynnwood Planning Commission from 2023 until my appointment to City Council.

I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the University of North Texas. I continued my academic career at the University of Washington Foster School of Business, and in 2019 earned my Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. I have spent the last five years working as an international program manager for a Seattle-based multinational; and I previously worked on behalf of a local union pension fund, supporting union workers, retirees, and their families.

My experiences living throughout the Puget Sound have helped me see what works well (and what doesn’t). I know first-hand how difficult it is for renters and younger generations to put down roots and find their place in a community when they risk displacement every time their lease is up. I know what it is like to live off of minimum wage: my first job was a janitor, and I've worked since I turned 16. I know how difficult it is to save for a down payment while seeing housing prices skyrocket.