A fire services administrator and leader with over 40 years experience in progressive positions from volunteer fire fighter to fire chief. Experience in fire suppression, emergency medical services, fire prevention, community risk reduction, and leadership development. Graduate of the University of Memphis with a BPS in Fire Administration, and Grand Canyon University with a MS in Fire Service Leadership. Charter graduate of the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program. Past-president of Tennessee Fire Chiefs Association and Midsouth Fire Chiefs Association. Holds personal accreditation as a Chief Fire Officer (CFO) and Chief EMS Officer (CEMSO) by the Commission on Professional Credentialing through the Center for Public Safety Excellence. Holds personal accreditation from the Institution of Fire Engineers at the grade of Member (MIFireE).Specialties: Fire service administration, EMS administration, strategic planning, emergency management