Why I'm Running
My mother, Carol Louise Giles, raised four children alone after fleeing an abusive home. Instead of letting that trauma define her, she turned it into purpose — spending decades at Shelter House, Healthy Families, and the Florida Department of Health helping other families.
I served my country for nearly 10 years in the Army National Guard. I deployed to Afghanistan, where I led soldiers in combat. I came home with an 80% disability rating and injuries I'll carry forever.
I served my state for over 8 years with the Florida Department of Corrections. When I reported wrongdoing, they retaliated. When I asked for accommodations for my service-connected disabilities, they said no. A colonel told me "the department doesn't allow for any restrictions."
I'm a father of four children. I've spent over two years fighting to be part of their lives. I've seen how family courts can fail — and how systems meant to protect families can be turned against them.
My mother passed away in 2024. I wasn't able to say goodbye. The system took that from me.
I'm not a politician. I'm a veteran, a father, and a public servant who has lived through a broken system. I'm running to fix it.