Retired US Army Infantryman. Served in many duty stations across the United States. Deployed 4 times in support of the Global War on Terror, twice to Iraq (2005-2006, 2008-2009) and twice to Afghanistan (2010-2011, 2015-2016). Served as a leader at multiple levels, instructor to basic trainees in a high risk training environment and was certified in the US Army Sexual Harassment Assault Response & Prevention (SHARP). Post military retirement I enrolled into Niagara University where I completed my Bachelors in Accounting in 3 years and finishing my MBA focused in Accounting the year after that. I worked as an accounting assistant to the CFO of a prestigious Country Club during my last year of my Bachelors Degree. I currently work at the Central Fire Alarm Office for the Town of Amherst as a Public Safety Dispatcher for Fire and Emergency Medical Services.I joined my local Volunteer Fire Company where I served as a Lieutenant for four and a half years. I currently serve as the Financial Secretary on the Board of Directors. Where my duties are but not limited to Accounts Payable. The last 2 years I have been serving as the Junior Vice Commander of VFW Post 416.