Oklahoma needs to take advantage of this time of high prices for natural resources to increase the skills of its people and markedly improve its infrastructure. In a few words -- better jobs which include health insurance because of better skills, for more people. To secure these better jobs, we must also ensure the business climate in Oklahoma is competitive with other states. To be certain that Oklahomans have the skills required for these better jobs, we need increased funding for education, particularly Career Tech, and rigorous oversight to be certain that these funds are well spent. We also must support public and higher education so that the graduates will be prepared to be productive and contributing citizens. Finally, we must improve our roads, bridges and the physical infrastructure of Oklahoma. As an engineer and educator, I believe I am uniquely qualified to contribute to the development, implementation and oversight of these initiatives.