Civilian Education

• B.A. - Secondary Education/History, Western Michigan University

Military Education

• Joint Interface Control Officers Course

• Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course

• Expeditionary Warfare School (Resident)

• Air Support Control Officers Course

Major Assignments

• Weapons and Tactics Training Program OIC - Marine Air Control Group 28

• J3 Director, Special Mission Wing - Special Operations Advisory Group, NATO Special Operations Component Command - Afghanistan

• Operations Officer, Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 28

• Tactical Air Command Center Division Head / Flightline OIC, Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 1

• Air Support Company Commander, Marine Air Support Squadron 1

• Direct Air Support Center OIC (OEF 13.1), Marine Air Support Squadron 1

• Air Support Liaison Team OIC (OEF 11.2), Marine Air Support Squadron 1

Awards and Decorations

• Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (2 gold stars), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal