I have been a Business and Information Technology Professional since 1991. I have worked in both the private and non profit sectors for over 25 years in a variety of Information Technology related positions with the last twelve years serving as the CIO and Vice President of Information Systems at The Heritage Foundation. I also owned a technology consulting business for over ten years helping small businesses set up hardware, software, database applications, training programs and implementing strategic plans to support their business needs.During my career I have worked as a network engineer, Oracle database administrator, Help Desk Manager and software trainer. I have managed projects to implement major software, hardware and security platforms as well as CRM and ERP implementations. These tasks have given me first hand knowledge in understanding of how technology works for any business environment. I served as an Adjunct Professor at George Mason University teaching a variety of Business and Information Technology classes. Most recently I taught Business and Information Technology classes at Osbourn High School in Manassas before transitioning back to college teaching.I entered the field of teaching high school through the Virginia Career Switcher Program. This program provides an option for career professionals to enter the Virginia classrooms. It was the perfect program for me because it recognizes life and work experiences and teaches the core competencies to enter the field of teaching. In addition to my Virginia teaching certification from the University of Virginia, I hold a Masters in Information Systems and Telecommunications (MS Johns Hopkins University). I also have a Bachelors of Science in Management Information Systems from the University of South Florida.I have taught the following courses: ITN 106 – Microcomputer Operating Systems , ITE 115 – Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts, ITE 119 - Information Literacy, ITE170 Multi Media Software, ITD 110 - Web Page Design and ITD 256 – Advance Database Management.NVCC CommitteesDual Enrollment Coordinator for Fairfax, London and Arlington County.IET Program Review CommitteeePortfolio Institute Project - Spanning the Information Engineering and Technology DivisionIn my spare time, I enjoy designing adventure race courses, and being active outdoors. I'm married to my wife Vanessa and we have two children. Cole is a senior at The College of William and Mary and Courtney is a junior at Virginia Tech.