Chief Executive Officer - Over 29 years of experience, including general management of mid to large size government and education organizations, P-16 school reform leadership experiences, educational policy expertise, and program development and strategy. Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence, Inc. (BRSE) is an international leading professional development organization working with superintendents, principals, students and teachers to enhance school improvement through onsite and online assessments. The organization also provides a premier annual international professional learning conference at Disney World. This international event allows BRSE to share best practices from high performing schools with other schools in order to improve teaching and learning globally.

Direct efforts to create education, business and community partnerships in the southeast. Manage recruiting outreach initiatives to increase doctoral student enrollment, as well as all other degree offerings including associates through specialist programs. Experienced executive with a distinguished 14-year career in education reform and higher education. Professional leader serving multiple facets of both educational and administrative functions while serving students, colleagues, customers and local organizations to promote growth and development in the educational field.

Represented President Bill Clinton in promoting his national education agenda throughout the Southeast region. Promoted to the top education personal policy representative for the U.S. Secretary of Education and President Clinton in the southeast. Traveled with the President, Vice President and U.S. Secretary as a key education advisor. Provided personal leadership on behalf of the POTUS and VPOTUS in contacts with high level officials in the region requiring sensitive policy interpretation.

Directed the Senator's state activities in all education matters. Served as his IRS specialist and coordinated all military appointments for the Senator. Surrogate speaker for Senator Al Gore at events and political functions when his legislative schedule prohibited his attendance. Organized and led meetings on behalf of the Senator to discuss federal programs and impact, and garner support for legislation. Promoted to State coordinator for Senator Gore's military academy nominations to all five academies, traveling to each to meet with cadets. Promoted to Tennessee education and IRS specialist for the state, handling all matters relevant to these areas.