Education:
- Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) – Organizational Leadership, Northcentral University
- Graduate Certificate – Professional Communication, Minnesota State University
- Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study – Homeland Security: Leadership and Policy, Northcentral University
- Master of Science (MS) – Strategic Intelligence, National Defense Intelligence College
- Master of Science (MS) – Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Idaho
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) – Communication Studies, Eastern Washington University
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) – Government, Eastern Washington University
Previous Experience:
- 7 Years as adjunct instructor in Intelligence, Leadership and Communications (multiple institutions)
- 30+ years military experience (US Coast Guard, US Coast Guard Reserve and US Navy Reserve)
- 10 Years as an Intelligence Officer (US Coast Guard)
- Master Training Specialist (US Coast Guard)
- 6 Years Mortgage Lender (Account Representative, Underwriter, Licensed Insurance Agent)
- 6 Years Student Services (multiple institutions)
Areas of Specialization: Leadership, Organizational Behavior, Management and Organizational Communication
Research Interest: Social Identity Theory, Leadership Theory and Practice, Qualitative Research Methods
Community, Professional and Academic Involvement: Association of Leadership Educators, Management and Organizational Teaching Society, American Legion, and Scottish-American Military Society
Awards:
2023 Association of Leadership Educators Peter Northouse Teaching Award Recipient
2022 Outstanding Research Paper, Association of Leadership Educators
2020 Association of Leadership Educators Rising Star Early Career Leadership & Service
Award Recipient
2019 Best Paper for Track 8: Innovative Teaching/Management Education, Southern Management
Association Annual Meeting