I was born and raised in Southern Humboldt and am a fifth-generation resident of this community. My family has operated our local cattle ranch since 1945, and that legacy has shaped my understanding of responsibility, hard work, and long-term stewardship of the land.

After graduating from South Fork High School in 2003, I attended California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, where I studied agriculture and viticulture. I built a str...