First elected to office: May 2010

Occupation:Business Owner -- Dyess Maritime Consultants

Academic:Master of Science Degree in Geography from University of Nebraska in Omaha, US Coast Guard licensed Merchant Marine Master Mariner (Captain), American Sailing Association
Place of birth: Dallas, TX
Length of residency in state: 70
Length of residency in city: 1 year
Military Service: US Air Force, U.S. Army, Retired as Major
Public service: Served on the Haltom City Zoning Board of Adjustments, Director of Boating Education for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department