• Mentored doctoral students through rigorous research, course content, and dissertation processes, contributing to their academic success and research excellence.• Awarded Outstanding Dissertation Chair Award twice for exceptional guidance and support in doctoral studies.

• Led regulatory governance, veterans’ affairs operations, and budget oversight for a multi-million-dollar operation spanning 7 geographic locations throughout Colorado.• Acted as a state representative, advocating for statewide veterans' interests.• Advised executives on operational effectiveness strategies and member engagement.• Previous positions included: State Councilmember, District Commander; Post Commander; MOC Commander; MOC State Judge Advocate; MOC State Adjutant.

• Oversaw academic operations, including faculty management of over 100 personnel, curriculum development, and program evaluation for 7 diverse programs.• Directed and mentored over 500 doctoral students, ensuring academic excellence and adherence to institutional standards.• Implemented comprehensive evaluations for institutional accreditations, significantly enhancing program quality and compliance.• Recognized with Distinguished Faculty Award Nominee and Faculty Excellence… Show more • Oversaw academic operations, including faculty management of over 100 personnel, curriculum development, and program evaluation for 7 diverse programs.• Directed and mentored over 500 doctoral students, ensuring academic excellence and adherence to institutional standards.• Implemented comprehensive evaluations for institutional accreditations, significantly enhancing program quality and compliance.• Recognized with Distinguished Faculty Award Nominee and Faculty Excellence Award.• Previous positions included: Program Chair of Research and Faculty Affairs; Professor of Doctoral Studies; Assistant Professor of Business and Security Studies. Show less

• Collaborated with senior executives in for-profit and nonprofit sectors to design and implement strategies for organizational effectiveness, including talent management, employee engagement, human capital management, and change management.• Led market research and strategic planning initiatives, contributing to long-term business sustainability and growth, organizational process improvement, and employee on-boarding and training initiatives.• Directed institutional and benchmarking… Show more • Collaborated with senior executives in for-profit and nonprofit sectors to design and implement strategies for organizational effectiveness, including talent management, employee engagement, human capital management, and change management.• Led market research and strategic planning initiatives, contributing to long-term business sustainability and growth, organizational process improvement, and employee on-boarding and training initiatives.• Directed institutional and benchmarking studies to drive actionable insights and competitive advantage through evidence-based change practices. Show less

• Directed overall operations and governance of a nonprofit focused on veteran support, including budgeting, regulatory compliance, and community fundraising.• Coordinated stakeholder engagement with the executive board of directors.

• Spearheaded organizational development and change management initiatives, enhancing juvenile justice programs and volunteer engagement.• Served as Governance Chair for policy, grants, and regulatory oversight.

• Supervised and trained up to 50 personnel in high-pressure environments, ensuring mission readiness and operational success.• Evaluator for combat operations effectiveness for manned vehicle crews.