About Gary

God

• I believe in Jesus Christ as my God, Lord and Savior.

• I strive everyday to live by His morals and values.

• I am a born again disciple of Jesus Christ.

• I enjoy sharing my faith in God and Christ with others.

Family

• I am a husband and father of 5 children and 2 grandchildren. 

• I am currently retired and developing our 67 acre ranch.

• I am a retired business owner and retired registered nurse, BSN of 32 years.  

• I was the Western Regional Director of Nursing for hospitals in a nationwide organization.

• I appreciate the time I spend with my children, my grandchildren, my remaining siblings, my friends and my beautiful wife.

County/Country

• I am a strong proponent for Second Amendment rights. 

• As Chair of the local CRPA, I co-authored the Second Amendment resolution that was passed by our Board of Supervisors in 2023.

• I was the track & field coach for Bishop Quinn High School in Palo Cedro.

• I was Honorably Discharged from the US Army Reserves as a Medic.

• I embrace " Ask not what your country can do for you, but ask what you can do for your country" by President John F. Kennedy.

• I embrace "Keep Up The Fight For Americanism" by President T. Roosevelt. 

• I embrace "Within the covers of the Bible are the answers for all the problems men face" by President Ronald Reagan

Business / Nursing / Military Awards

• Best New Sundance Dealer

• Acknowledgement letter from Robert Willkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs for services rendered to Veterans

• St. Elizabeth Hospital - Emergency Room Nurse of the Year

• CSU Chico Outstanding Contribution Award

• US Army Commendation Medal