I am a retired military officer with more than 20 years of service spanning a variety of operational units highlighted by two tours with the 82nd Airborne Division. I had the honor of serving in Desert Storm and two tours supporting Operational Iraqi Freedom (I & III) along with supporting multiple global crisis responses. In addition to direct operational service, I had the pleasure of leading the Army ROTC program at the University of Akron, the Officer Basic Officer Leadership Course, and the Captains Career Course at the U.S. Army Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) Defense School. 

After transitioning from military service, I served the Cleveland Clinic as the Director of Emergency Management where I had the opportunity to serve as the incident commander for the H1N1 response. Moving to Florida for family reasons afforded me the opportunity to serve my country once again as a civil servant.

After transitioning to government service, I served in critical leadership roles at United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While at USCENTCOM I was able to lead and serve in a variety of high-stakes missions such as the Syrian Chemical Weapons Crisis, counter Iranian aggression planning, counterproliferation operations, and regional partner capacity building and planning efforts.

Transitioning to the CDC provided the opportunity to lead deployment operations and serve as the deputy resource support branch chief for the Division of Emergency Operations. During this time, I had the opportunity to lead in support of multiple public health emergency responses such as Ebola, Marburg, Polio, COVID, and a variety of natural disasters.

Having navigated multiple transitions myself, now I help mission-driven leaders, particularly veterans, navigate life transition and uncertainty with clarity and so they can create meaningful impact in their families, communities, and workplaces.

Experience forged in operations across crisis leadership, rapid deployment, emergency management, and leader development.

Leadership educator—served as Commander/Course Manager for the Basic and Advanced Officer Courses, led the Department of Military Science and Leadership, and directed an award-winning professional development program at the CDC.

Strategic, operational and tactical depth shaped by service at all levels in the military, USCENTCOM, and the CDC supporting public health crises and global emergency response.

As a Maxwell Leadership Certified Coach, Speaker & Teacher, and DISC Consultant, I offer proven tools for communication, resilience, and personal growth that are experience informed and faith-infused grounded in identity, character, and service.

My approach is mission-focused, practical, and people-centered, built on principles servant leaders (veterans) understand:

• Valuing ourselves and others by getting ourselves right.

• Growing intentionally by living right. Living with integrity, accountability, and goal getting.

• Leading Right by leading ourselves and serving others.

• Legacy living by making an impact in our circles of influence (family, community, workplace).

·         Because I’ve lived the transitions they’re facing.

·         Because I understand the weight of service and the search for meaning after it.

·         Because I speak their language—and I respect the journey.

·         If you're a veteran looking for clarity, direction, or the next mission, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.