MY FAMILY:

Me, my wife Maria, and my kids Matthew (16), Celeste (13), and Triston (12)

About Me

Wow, where do I start? I guess with the fact that I am a proud and devout Christian, a veteran of The United States Air Force (Avionics Sensor Troop), and a devoted husband and father of three. I have been married to my beautiful wife Maria for 15 years. My children are ages 16, 13, and 12. And for the first time in my life, I am truly scared for their future. With that and a calling, I have become motivated to action.

Furthermore, I am a committed, pro 2^nd Amendment, handgun carry permit holding and gun toting conservative, who is scared of the direction this country is headed and the alarming rate at which it is happening. I am concerned with the utter disregard for the Constitution upon which this great Republic was founded. The principles which make this nation the greatest power for good ever established, which has brought immeasurable good to millions around this globe for decades, are under attack from within. The fact that so few of our legislators understand the writings and intentions of the Constitution and our founding is baffling to me. Freedom is NOT free. It was bought and secured at a steep price, and it is kept at a higher price.

Some of my simple pleasures in life are spending time with my family, or enjoying the smell of a burning fire in my fire pit while listening to Phil Valentine and Michael Savage on the radio. If you are looking for an "Average Joe, working man" Representative, I am your guy! I do not wish to be a part of the Washington crowd. I don't want their parties and I don't want to be part of their circle. I want to do my job in Washington limiting the size, scope, power and intrusion of government, and get home to my beloved Tennessee to spend time with my family and friends.

During my four years in the U.S. Air Force, I had the priviledge of working on the AC130H & AC130U Model Gunships and C-130 Talon 2's at Hurlburt Field, Florida. I have worked on aircraft for all but two years since 1994. I am currently an Avionics Technician/Aircraft Electrician working for a major aircraft repair station in Nashville. Over the next few months I hope to spend countless hours getting to know you, and more importantly letting you get to know me. Click on the "Where To Meet Me" tab to find opportunities for you to come out and see me, meet me, and question me. Ask my anything. I hide nothing and have nothing to hide. I want you to know that you can trust me! I cannot and will not be bought, and I will stand on principle. I want what is best for Tennessee, what is Constitutional, and what is right for America. Our Independence is imperative, and we are giving it away. Our current leaders are out of touch, and I want the opportunity to prove to you that I am not. Together, we can take back America from radical Liberalism and the current Socialist/Marxist movements and philosophies that threaten us all. Please make sure to get out and vote for Tracy C. Tarum in the August 5th Republican primary. God bless you, and thank you for your support!