Candidate, United States House of Representatives, North Carolina, District 2, 2016

State Coordinator, Veterans for Sanders, 2015

Volunteer, OFA, 2008

Attorney Voting Observer, OFA, 2008

Campaign Manager, City Counsel Race, 1996

Volunteer, Camp Lejeune: Community Assitance Panel

Mediator, Attorney, Owner, McNeil Law Firm, 2009-present

Attorney/Mediator, Private Practice, 2001-present

Attorney and Owner, Haas, McNeil & Associates, 2004-2009

Attorney, Sandlin Law Firm, 2002-2004

Sergeant, United States Marine Corps, 1986-1992

Judge Advocate, American Legion

Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars

Awards:

Combat Action Ribbon; Southwest Asia Service Medal; Meritorious Unit Commendation; Navy Unit Commendation; Kuwait Liberation Medal; Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal; Arctic Service Ribbon; National Defense Service Medal; Sea Service Deployment Ribbon; Good Conduct Medal; Expert Rifle Badge

Father's Occupation:

U.S. Army, Retired

Favorite Quote:

Mankind will never see an end of trouble until... lovers of wisdom come to hold political power, or the holders of power... become lovers of wisdom. ~Plato

Choosing the lesser of two evils, is still choosing evil.
~ (internet attributed to) Jerry Garcia

Mother's Occupation:

U.S. Navy Nurse and SAHM

Number of Grandchildren:

two

Priority Issues:

Economical recovery for all, protecting our Nation from terrorists, securing treatment and benefits for our military and veterans, holding those who violate the public trust accountable, eliminating the over-emphasis of big money from Big Donors and Wall Street, true immigration reform, reforming criminal justice system, and protecting equal rights for all Americans.

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

I am running for office to help bring America together. We need sound leaders who are willing to work for all of North Carolina and America. I am running to help fix the Gridlock that has paralyzed Congress. I am an attorney and mediator who has the skills to bring people together so we can move America forward.