Why We Need an Experienced Leader

  • We are facing a Republican party that has become increasingly radicalized, including here in Collin County.
  • The Republican legislature made most districts harder to win in the county, as well as making it harder to vote.
  • The 2020 election results not meeting expectations has led to much dissatisfaction with the party at all levels.
  • President’s Biden agenda being stalled in the Senate has left many Democrats frustrated and inclined to disengage.
  • The pandemic has affected us in more ways than just reducing voter contact. It has weakened the social bonds that keep us united toward the common goal of electing Democrats.

Why Mike is That Leader

Political and Activist Leadership
Collin County Democratic Party

  • County Chair June 2014 – present
  • Chair of Precinct 48 in northwest Richardson 2004 – 2014
  • Chair of Coordinated Campaign Committee 2010 – May 2012
  • Chair of Strategic Planning Committee 2007 – 2010
  • Chair of County Convention Resolutions Committee in 2004, 2008, and 2010

Texas Democratic County Chairs Association

  • Elected First Vice President June 2018
  • Represent the Association on the State Democratic Executive Committee

Sierra Club, Dallas Regional Group

  • Group Chair for three years
  • Chair of several committees
  • Outings leader

Professional Experience

  • Varied career in Information Technology – software engineer and consultant, both with major vendors and in own consulting practice
  • Over a dozen leadership positions in various technical standards committees in electronic commerce
  • President of Dallas/Fort Worth Electronic Commerce Forum 2004 – 2012
  • Awarded 2011 Edward A. Guilbert e-Business Professional Award from the Data Interchange Standards Association “recognizing significant career contributions in e-Business message development”

Education

  • Master of Science in Computer Science, University of Texas at Dallas
  • BA in Political Science, University of Oklahoma, Phi Beta Kappa