About Roy
Roy's story isn't the typical political resume. His military service ended when he was kicked out for making mistakes as a young airman. But instead of giving up, he spent the next 20 years proving his commitment to the mission - working alongside America's warfighters in some of the world's most challenging environments. From CAOC Qatar to JIATF-W to JSOTF-P, Roy supported combat operations and built the systems that keep our military connected and effective.
After getting kicked out, Roy didn't give up. He deployed to Afghanistan, Iraq, Jordan, and the UAE as a defense contractor, working 12-hour shifts supporting combat operations. While deployed in those war zones, he earned both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees - paying out of pocket, not taking government benefits. As a defense technical services engineer working on BFT2, Roy knows firsthand where taxpayer dollars go in the Department of Defense - and where they're wasted. He's built next-generation AI systems for military vehicles, briefed senior defense leadership, and holds an active security clearance. He's living proof that mistakes don't define you - how you come back does.
Roy is medicated for BPD and CPTSD. He sees mental health professionals. And he holds an active security clearance. He's living proof that the stigma around mental health treatment in the military and defense community is not just wrong - it's dangerous. If you're avoiding help because you think it'll cost you your clearance or your career, Roy's here to tell you: get help. The system works when you use it. Your career will survive. You might not if you don't.
Now he's ready to bring that experience - and that honesty - to Congress to fight for Nevada's veterans, military families, and hardworking citizens who deserve representatives who understand both failure and redemption.