Pete is a devoted Christian, conservative, and patriot with a diverse professional background spanning from designing dry ink toners to managing manufacturing facilities for printed circuit board components and constructing multi-billion dollar chip fabrication plants and solar fields. His extensive real-world experience uniquely qualifies him to guide Pinal County’s energy policies and make informed decisions. Pete has a proven track record of collaborating effectively to solve complex challenges. Alongside his wife, Tanya, Pete has resided in southern Pinal County for six years and plans to retire in the area they cherish for its natural beauty. Pete’s political interest intensified during the onset of the pandemic in 2020, where he witnessed concerning infringements on fundamental rights guaranteed by the US and AZ Constitutions. This experience motivated him to advocate for freedoms such as movement, bodily autonomy, free speech, business operation, and the right to make personal health decisions.