Steady, Practical Leadership, Rooted in Experience
running to represent Greenwood, Norway, South Oxford, Stoneham, Stow, Sweden, Waterford
About Christopher
I was raised in Norway in a big, hardworking family where responsibility started early and community involvement wasn’t optional, it was just what you did. My father ran a small dental practice. My mother managed the office and served on the school board and as a selectperson. That example shaped me. I learned young that if you care about a place, you show up and contribute.
Over the years, I’ve done just that. I taught in the Oxford Hills school system for 11 years, coached Nordic skiing for 42 years, and worked as a carpenter, farmer, beekeeper, and small business owner. I understand what it means to earn a living, manage uncertainty, and make decisions that affect real families.
I’m running because I believe this district deserves steady, practical leadership rooted in experience not ego. I’ll listen first, think carefully, and work hard to represent the people who call this place home.
What Matters Most
Government That Listens
I believe representation starts with listening to you, and understanding the real challenges facing working families, small business owners, and rural communities. Good policy doesn’t come from the top down; it comes from asking the right questions and staying grounded in the day-to-day realities people live with. I’m not interested in going to Augusta to make a stand, I’m want to spend my days working for you.
Local Economy & Small Business
I’ve spent my life working hands-on jobs—teaching, carpentry, farming, and running small businesses—so I understand how government decisions impact real livelihoods. Policies around taxes, regulations, and local support should work for the people actually doing the work.
Education & Mentorship
Education is about mentorship, skill-building, and preparing the next generation for real opportunities. Strong communities are built by supporting young people and giving them the tools to succeed. After more than a decade in the classroom and over 40 years coaching, I’ve seen firsthand that real growth takes time, consistency, and investment in people, and I’m eager to bring that experience to Augusta to support our children, students, and young adults as they grow and build a life here.
Land & Rural Way of Life
Growing up in Maine and staying deeply connected to the outdoors has shaped how I see stewardship and responsibility. Whether through hunting, fishing, farming, beekeeping, or conservation work, I believe we have an obligation to protect our natural resources while preserving the rural character of our communities.