Keith’s Vision as Mayor:
- Work to ensure our new police and fire department facilities are completed
- Help to restore our street repaving contract as quickly as possible
- As goodwill ambassador, work with our tourism staff to encourage visitors and showcase our town to maximum extent possible
- Promote new and diverse businesses to help fill vacant storefronts
- Support our town employees by advocating for better pay and benefits as possible to retain and attract new talent.
I learned the values of hard work and responsibility while growing up in Morganton. As someone who has been a public servant for 42 years, I understand the call to action and the unwavering commitment required to faithfully protect, honor and serve this great nation. I am both a retired Air Force veteran and federal civil service employee. The leadership roles and management skills I possess have served me well along the way.
Now, I have another calling: to step up and serve the people of Valdese…the place my wife and I have called home for more than seven years. I want nothing more than to see this town prosper and help lead Valdese into an exciting future.
If elected as your Mayor, my commitment to you is to be available and approachable. One who will listen to different perspectives and offer solutions to town issues. Help strengthen our community by promoting local businesses and attracting new ones. I will be a strong advocate for our public safety needs and town employees. I believe in responsible governance. We must be good stewards of public funds entrusted in our care. Together, we can make Valdese stronger. This is why I want to be your Mayor and respectively ask for your vote.
About
Born and raised in Morganton. Graduated from Freedom High School in 1979. Joined the Air Force after graduation. My military tours of duty included living in Florida, Germany, South Carolina, Egypt and Colorado. I retired with 20 years of military service as a Senior Master Sergeant. While in the military, I received my Bachelor of Science Degree in Organizational Management, from Colorado Christian University. Next, I worked for the Office of Inspector General, U.S. Dept of HUD, retiring after 22 years as a Management Analyst living in Georgia and North Carolina.
I am a member of the Waldensian Presbyterian Church and work as a volunteer with CAM (Community Assistance Ministry), the LPDA (Le Phare des Alpes), Valdese Firefighters’
Relief Fund, and Valdese Planning Board.
Married to Terri, son Steve and three grandsons.
