Keith is currently serving in the North Carolina House of Representatives for the 79th District (Beaufort, Hyde, Pamlico, and Dare counties) where he serves on multiple committees. He has strong family Christian values having been married for 37 years with one son and four grandchildren.  Keith believes success can come to anyone willing to work hard.  He is a successful franchise owner/manager of H&R Block Washington NC and teaches at the Beaufort Community College.  As a member of three Chambers of Commerce, he has direct contact with local businesses and is ready to act to meet the needs. He has compassion and is passionate about the US Constitution, due process, the need for effective policing within the community and school choice and the elimination of Common Core.