Background: State assistant attorney general; independent oil producer; community banker.

Why I got into public service: Public service is my way of giving back to the state that has been so good to me and my family.

Top Issue: Education. A strong education system is the key to building a better Oklahoma because of the good jobs and higher quality of life that it brings.

Guiding Value: The value of working together for the common good guides my actions. The people of Oklahoma have a strong work ethic and sense of community. Only by working together can we build a better Oklahoma.

#1 Rule of Politics: The golden rule: to treat others as I would like to be treated.