Directs a world-class team of senior leaders (O5s & GS14s), who leverage their Subject Matter Expertise as Program Managers for the U.S. Coast Guard’s Tactical Deployable Specialized Capabilities. Informs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and USCG senior leaders on capability development and utilization. Directs policy development, ensuring DSF units are manned, trained and equipped to tackle the USCG’s most specialized military and law enforcement authorities & challenges. Portfolio includes the USCG’s Maritime Security Response Teams (MSRT), Maritime Safety & Security Teams (MSST), K9 Handlers, Tactical Law Enforcement Teams (TACLET), Port Security Units (PSU), Digital Forensics/DOMEX, and highly specialized DSF Equipment Program Management.

Managed the U.S. Coast Guard’s only dedicated Defense Readiness mission w/ 1200+ Active Duty & Reserve personnel. Established Port Security Unit policy, set staffing, training and equipment requirements. Aligned USCG & DoD strategies.

Directed Maritime Security strategy and efforts throughout the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) area of responsibility. Managed the African Maritime Law Enforcement Partnership (AMLEP) Program, including Operation JUNCTION RAIN. Partnered U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard capabilities with coastal African partner nation forces to conduct combined maritime security and law enforcement operations. Advised 4-star Geographic Combatant Commander & 4-star Naval Forces Africa/Europe (NAVAF/NAVEUR) Commander on all aspects of maritime security initiatives, including Maritime Domain Awareness and Foreign Military Sales. Partnered with senior U.S. Department of State, European and African partner nation stakeholders to align civil-military initiatives. Coordinated cross-COCOM maritime exercises, training and operations, including OBANGAME EXPRESS, CUTLASS EXPRESS, and PHOENIX EXPRESS. Co-chaired U.S. delegation for multi-national G7++ Friends of the Gulf of Guinea conventions. Advised National Security Council (NSC), Intelligence Community (IC) partners, and US/UK coordination efforts. AFRICOM panelist for U.S. Pacific Area Command (PACOM) Maritime Multilateral Consultative Agreement (MMCA) discussions with Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy 2-star & staff. Supervised USN/USCG military officers and DoD civilian staff.

International Port Security Liaison Officer, Head of Delegation, Latin America Liaison Officer Coordinator

Search and Rescue, Maritime Law Enforcement, Fisheries Enforcement, MEDEVAC

Fixed/Rotary-Wing Pilot

Deck Watch Officer, Inport/Underway OOD, Maritime Law Enforcement Boarding Officer, Helicopter Control Officer, Assistant Navigation Officer, Spanish Translator/Linguist