Region 9

Bio:  I am a retired school teacher from Olympic High School in the Central Kitsap School District.  During my 30-year teaching career, one of my students was killed in an alcohol-related car crash.  He was a very good friend of my step-son, and his family is still very good friends of ours.  This was by-far the toughest time of my teaching career, dealing with that empty place in my class.  I found Mothers Against Drunk Driving and have enjoyed over 27 years volunteering to help victims and stop impaired driving.  It is very rewarding, but also very heartbreaking.  After retirement, I was hired by the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office as the Region 9 Target Zero Manager.   I thoroughly enjoy my job, and the people I work with.  My tag line of “One life lost is one too many,” says it all.

Traffic safety priorities for region:

• DUI
• Speed
• 16-25-year-old drivers
• Run off the Road collisions

 List of projects/activities done in your region:

1. Naval Base Kitsap military safety events (presentations/static displays)
2. School presentations/recognition (Back seat riders, safe drivers, Mock Crash, Every 15 Minutes)
3. Speed campaign-dedicated to three teens killed in a high-speed crash
4. Law Enforcement awards
5. Victim dedications
6. “Bridge to Bridge” DUI emphasis patrol in partnership with Pierce County