United States
Experienced leader and homeland security professional with a demonstrated history in crisis management as a bomb squad commander and in senior government and military leadership positions. Unique combination of senior federal government leadership, elected local leadership and maritime expertise. Skilled in interagency coordination, team building, operational planning and public leadership. Leader in multi-agency efforts to protect U.S. ports and harbors from underwater hazards. Adjunct Professor for graduate leadership and engineering courses. Currently Vice Chairman of the Military Officers Association of America, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization of over 350,000 members which advocates for a strong national defense and maintaining the earned benefits of our uniformed servicemembers.
Help guide the 35 member board of directors for MOAA in providing policy and strategy guidance for the 350,000 member non-profit organization which advocates for a strong national defense and maintaining the earned benefits of our uniformed servicemembers.
Teach graduate courses in College of Business, Engineering and Technology, primarily in the Homeland Security, Engineering Management and Organizational Leadership curricula.
Elected leader providing policy and strategic direction for full service municipal corporation serving coastal community of 26,000.
Deputy Director Operations and Plans for the Commander, Navy Mine Warfare Task Force/ Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center. Oversees staff of 20. Responsible for worldwide mine warfare operations and operational plans to ensure safe freedom of navigation in sea lanes, oceans, harbors, and waterways. Serves as homeland defense advisor to the Commander , specializing in interagency relationships during a domestic underwater explosives incident.
Assistant for Homeland Defense to the Commander, Naval Mine and Antisubmarine Warfare Command. Plans and prepares for mine countermeasures operations in defense of United States ports, harbors, waterways and approaches. Coordinates with federal, state and local organizations for underwater mine and improvised explosive device location, neutralization and removal.