Meet the Candidate

I have called the Flat Gap  area home for most of my  life. Attending Flat Gap Elementary School from Kindergarten through Sixth grade and Flat Gap Baptist Church at an early age.  Soon after graduating from Eastern Kentucky University I decided to move back to the Flat Gap area about 14 years ago after marrying my wife Lindsey O'Bryan Patrick. We are now blessed with two beautiful children Jacob and Ella.  Upon returning back home in the fall of 2010 I started working in the Johnson County School District as an instructional assistant and basketball coach at Highland Elementary. The following year I started teaching 5th Grade American history for the next 7 years.   More recently during the  last 5 years of my career I have served as an Assistant Principal at Highland Elementary and W.R. Castle Elementary. While  recently getting back into coaching basketball again this time at Flat Gap Elementary School. Additionally, over the last four years I obtained my CDL  license in order to become a substitute bus driver. I can confidently say with first hand knowledge what county roads are in good shape, compared to what county roads need some necessary attention in the future throughout District 3. 

In 2022, I was elected countywide to the Soil and Water Conservation District Board for Johnson County. Serving on the board and being a part of the budget committee has allowed me the opportunity to experience how government works by managing county taxpayer dollars to best serve the needs of our local conservation district. Now I feel it is the right time to step up and expand my voice and leadership to serve as your next Commissioner of District 3.

Thank you to everyone up to this point that has supported and encouraged me to run for this position. I truly look forward to the opportunity to listen to any suggestions, your hopes, your dreams, and ideas of how best to serve our community and be committed to Johnson County now and for our future!