Meet Felix!

For over two decades, I’ve worked for Maximus Federal Services, a contractor for the U.S. government, where I’ve held a variety of leadership roles. Much of that time has been spent supporting the Social Security Administration’s Ticket to Work program, which helps people with disabilities find employment.

In that role, I managed everything from outreach and capacity building with service providers to overseeing an annual $13 million budget and a staff of 120 as Project Director. I’ve also led human resources and risk management efforts for a U.S. Department of Education contract and helped launch Medicaid support projects for the states of Texas and Hawai’i.

As a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) for nearly ten years, I know how to lead teams, manage complex projects, and—most importantly—build consensus. I’m proud of my ability to listen closely, reframe different perspectives so others can relate, and help guide groups to decisions where everyone feels heard and respected.

I grew up in a small town in north-central Ohio, where most people looked and thought like my family. That changed when I went to college and was exposed to new ideas, new cultures, and new communities—it was eye-opening, and I’ve carried that appreciation for diversity with me ever since.

After graduating, I moved to Chicago, and then to the D.C. area, where my wife Aubrey and I built a life and spent over 20 years in a neighborhood that reminded us of the Midwest—Main Street and all. When the pandemic made remote work permanent, we finally made the move we’d long dreamed about: back to Michigan, near Aubrey’s parents, and into the Chelsea community that had already won us over.

Now we’re raising our two young children here, who are both in Chelsea schools. We spend our weekends walking to the library, playing in our beautiful parks, and supporting the local businesses that make this town feel like home.

I’m running for Chelsea City Council because I care deeply about this community and want to help shape its future in a way that honors both our shared values and our potential.

Chelsea is growing—and with that growth comes the responsibility to make thoughtful, forward-looking decisions. I support the progress our city has made in recent years, from the Main Street Park project to Ordinance 188. I want to help build on that momentum by increasing the diversity of our city and making sure every resident—regardless of background, identity, or circumstance—feels safe, seen, and welcome here.

While I’m always eager to find common ground on infrastructure, budgeting, and operations, I believe some issues—like the right to exist and thrive as your authentic self—are non-negotiable.

My promise is simple: I will listen. I will lead with empathy and fairness. And I will make decisions that are both morally right and right for Chelsea.