Doug was elected to the City Council in May 2008. His interest is in delivering continued sustainable growth to Rowlett to ensure the City remains an excellent location to live and to raise a family.

Currently, Doug serves on the Economic Development Advisory Board and the Rowlett Citizen Corp Council Board of Directors. He is also an active member of the Rowlett Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES), providing emergency communications and severe weather spotting services.

Doug is employed as an information technology professional for a global design, marketing and distribution company that specializes in fashion accessories. With 21 years of technology experience, he provides a technical leadership role within technology groups.

Doug was born in Las Vegas and has resided in Rowlett since 2001. He married his wonderful wife, Monica in 1990, and they have an amazing and active daughter, Jordan.