I oversee the preparedness and mobilization of Navy Reserve units (3,500 sailors), ensuring they are fully equipped and ready to support national security objectives. My responsibilities include managing training programs, coordinating logistics and resources, and fostering collaborations with other military branches and civilian agencies. With a strong background in military leadership and operational planning, I am committed to enhancing the capabilities and efficiency of our Reserve forces.

CEO and founder of Desert Pirate Productions responsible for all business development, operations, and oversite of the company. DPP makes meaningful Film + TV and Commercial content that Entertains, Informs, and Inspires. DPP is on the leading edge of Americana content that tells unsung hero stories of overcoming adversity through grit and determination, brings out core human values, and brings our society together through understanding and dialogue.

Ring Road Foundation provides outreach and funding that facilitates transportation to a safe location, education, and support network of Afghan interpreters (and their families) that have been employed by the United States Military, Dept. of State, and other Government organizations.

Reserve Chief of Staff for the US Military Delegation to NATO representing the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and providing best military advise to NATO leadership.

Responsible for directing, managing and coordination of the Seventh Fleet Maritime Operations Center (MOC) planning for future operations and the transition of those plans to the Current Operations Cell throughout the Western Pacific.

Commanding Officer of Reserve support to Third Fleet plans and naval operations in the Pacific Ocean. We provide maritime homeland defense, regional security, and humanitarian operations support through integrated naval and coastguard forces acting as a single Sea Service. We strengthen relations between the U.S. and our allies and partners through joint, inter-agency and multinational exercises and operations like Rim of the Pacific, Pacific Partnership, and Fleet Weeks. Third Fleet ensures realistic, relevant training to its personnel so they have the necessary skills to promote peace and prevail in conflict.

Responsible for the stand up, business development, and operations of the WATM Gov't Contracts Division.

Founding owner and President of Source to Force Innovation, LLC a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business that delivers subject matter experts, technology, and services to the federal government and fortune 500 companies.SFi is a people, services, and systems integrator that brings an innovative approach to solving customer problems in and around Business Systems, Command and Control, Communications, Security, Operations, Training, and Logistics and Material Readiness. SFi provides timely, objective and cost-effective solutions that maximize performance and minimize risk that are critical to impacting important decisions that are made every day.

Currently Joint Staff North (Joint Chiefs of Staff) - Commanding Officer of a team that supports the Vice Director, J1, J3, and J4 pillars of the Joint Chiefs of Staff focusing on strategic joint requirements in public affairs, manpower, legal affairs, Anti-Terrorism Force Protection, and logistics. Consistently conducting analysis, drafting briefs, and providing solutions for government executives and Congressional members.

By name requested for recall to active duty supporting J35 - Joint Operations Directorate CENTCOM. Responsibilities include Global Force Management (GFM) of assets in Middle East, strategic planning and policy integration, operations development, and Action Officer briefings to C-suite directorates, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, and Secretary of Defense.

Vice President of Business Development for both commercial and public sectors focused on providing Integrated SAAS, Direct Connect, Web, SMS/Text, and Batching solutions in support of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) to investigators, law enforcement, and the intelligence communities.

Developed a $23M sales pipeline (salesforce) for SaaS and services and executed a nationwide business development capture strategy for direct sales with the Air and Army National Guard supporting health and readiness of warfighters and their families, led all federal and commercial partnerships and teaming agreements, made significant Basefit product improvements through innovative integration of wearable equipment and interactive media, and managed the Federal Business Opportunity contract processes.Facilitated innovation and technology advancements (monitoring cost, schedule, and technical performance of component projects and operations) to improve geographically dispersed client performance, which included providing access to portable training equipment and programming via strategic partnerships established with TRX, LeanScreen, and other fitness/wellness industry leaders. These product improvements significantly reduced costs to clients and improved revenue.

Deputy Commodore of LCSRON 2 and responsible for the initial stand up, recruitment, concept of operations development, funding, facilities, and training requirements. Under my management LCSRON 2 and our subordinate commands provided over 10,842 man-days of maintenance, Antiterrorism Force Protection, and Mission Module Train to Qualify (T2Q) schools completion exceeding expectations by 50%.

Commanding Officer of a Military Sealift Command Joint Task Force Port Opening unit responsible for supporting Joint Logistics over The Shore in support of worldwide Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief efforts. Successfully had the highest levels of readiness and led the integration of JTF-PO EPUs with Army, Marine, and other Navy counterparts in 3 highly successful exercises.

Level 1 Coach and athlete at CrossFitMVA located in the heart of Del Ray Alexandria.

CACI lead test engineer providing support to PMS 420 as a LCS Mine Countermeasure SME and analysis on all mission module Test and Evaluation (T&E) requirements to include verification and validation of the systems engineering process, cost performance trade-offs, Information Assurance testing, and ensuring the T&E strategy was aligned with and supported the approved acquisition strategy so that C-suite government leadership could make informed decisions throughout the acquisition process. Successfully coordinated all schedule, risk mitigation, logistics, quality assurances, and test plans to complete five (5) at sea tests of the Remote Multi Mission Vehicle (RMMV), MH-60S Airborne Mine Countermeasures (AMCM), and Mission Package mine hunting suite.

Commanding Officer of the first Reserve LCS MCM Mission module a hardware equipped command charged with the responsibility of manning, training, and equipping a deployable detachment by FY14. Responsible for the strategic implementation of the Reserve LCS MCM Mission Modules with Active Duty counterparts to conduct extensive training, system demonstration and testing, and coordination with NAVSEA PEO-LCS and PMS-420. His command leads the community in Operational Support provided, Train to Qualification (T2Q) completion, and deployment readiness.Competitively Ranked # 1 of all squadron peers.

Construction and Tactical Equipment Program Manager - JCIDS SME - Provided Program Management support to NAVFAC Expeditionary Programs Office (NEPO), as the Heavy Construction Equipment (HCE) and Tactical Equipment Program Lead and Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) SME, conducting complete life-cycle management (requirements fulfillment, delivery schedule, and sustainment), budgeting, risk analysis, and development of vital initiatives in support of NEPO's expeditionary equipment. In-depth analysis on fuel consumption, COTS systems, and return on investment led to strategic procurement initiatives that directly improved the Navy’s construction fuel reduction efforts, user operational performance, and mitigation of operational risks by implementation of Grade Control Satellite Systems aboard all horizontal construction equipment. NEPO Corrosion Prevention and Control (CPAC), Program Lead - Led all efforts in stand up and implementation of the NEPO CPAC program, which established the Strategic, Technical, Maintenance, and Procurement requirements across all Expeditionary Ground Support Equipment (tactical, heavy construction, light construction, and facilities). Efforts also included planning of availabilities for all repairs, systems alterations, installations, and configuration management.

Security Department Head of an Expeditionary Landward Security Department consisting of over 240 Reserve Sailors and facilities, weapons, and equipment worth over 9 million dollars.Officer in Charge of an Expeditionary Landward Security Detachment with over 80 Reserve sailors conducting security operations CONUS and OCONUS. Responsible for Weapons, Communications, and Civil Engineering Support Equipment totaling over 3 million dollars.

Handpicked to be the Commanding Officer of an Expeditionary Boat Department with over 170 Active and Reserve sailors, 10 Navy security boats in three operational Boat Detachments, facilities and systems totaling 20 million dollars. Solely responsible for all manning, budgetary requirements, safety and maintenance programs, training and material assessments, tactical and operational planning, and deployment success of the department.

Designed contract proposals and supervised the man hour allocations, spend rates, and the contract life-cycle of contracts with the Office of Naval Research (ONR) for Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) technology development, which included funding analysis, concept design, and tactical employment assessment.Provided operations analysis and subject matter expertise in LCS, Irregular Warfare (IW), and ASW tactics, infrastructure and concept of operations. Directly supported the Secretary of the Navy, Chief of Naval Operations, and various OPNAV and systems acquisition commands. Provided concept development, war-game design, full spectrum analysis on Navy IW and ASW capabilities by analyzing fleet training programs, campaign scenarios, command and control structures, planned acquisitions, crew proficiency and equipment readiness levels.

Supported JCIDS development and conducted operational and strategic analysis on US Navy acquisition programs, Concept of Operations, funding and investment strategies impacting the Navy’s budget for the next 3 years.

Directly mentored the Afghan National Army, Police and National Directorate of Security on command control, communications and intelligence efforts in the Kandahar region linking them with Coalition Forces, NATO Forces and Non-Governmental Organizations. Provided combat leadership to an all US Army Combat Team directly supporting the ANP in three Kandahar City sub-districts through the day-to-day security of their areas of operation.Designed and supervised construction and managed force structure (billeting, power, living services and force protection) for 200 U.S., coalition and contracted personnel totaling over 3 million dollars.Special achievements/contributions: Awarded the Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal and Navy Combat Action Ribbon for multi-cultural efforts which greatly assisted in reducing Afghan National Security Forces fratricide, improving tactical situational awareness and responsiveness to insurgent and humanitarian needs.

• Provided watch standing which supported the NAVSEA Emergency Call Center, monitoring Fleet engineering needs throughout the world on a 24/7 basis.• Navy Occupational Safety & Health (NAV-OSH) Safety inspector for the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) program while in production and the author of the safety tag-out policy for all Contractor to Navy program support of New Orleans Navy Yard.

Lead fund raising, events, and Board Functions.

Assisted in Veteran support and signatures in Virginia.

• Senior Watch Officer, ensured proper day-to-day command reporting operations of all the base watch-standing, training requirements, duty rotation, DoD policy enforcement and joint security coordination • Command and Control Division officer led the twenty-six Navy personnel and 100 Local National contractors responsible for the handling of all aircraft, ramp management and movement of more than 7,100 aircraft missions, moving over 29 million pounds of cargo and 63,000 passengers throughout the European theater, directly supporting Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom.• Special Operations Officer coordinated all logistics and base support of twelve joint military exercises, many with budgets in excess of $300,000 and 150 NATO personnel. • Operations Security (OPSEC) Officer revamped the OPSEC and INFOSEC programs by revising old base instruction, facility assessments, multimedia design and training of over 8,000 students comprised of DoD personnel, family members and LNs.

• ASW Officer managed a division of thirty-five Navy personnel, responsible for the initial takeover of a prototype sonar system, planned maintenance management, quality assurance and operational testing of all anti-submarine weapons, sonar, and torpedo evasion systems. • Operations Training Officer ensured the tactical training, assessment coordination with the Afloat Training Group and documentation of 120 Operations Department personnel in anti-submarine, anti-air, strike-warfare, force protection and security mission areas.

• Damage Control Officer managed a division of 8 Navy personnel, responsible for all damage control efforts, planned maintenance and repair/upkeep of all damage control equipment. Provided ship-wide damage control training consisting of firefighting, Chemical Biological Radiological response, flooding repair and first aid. • Electrical Officer managed a division of 5 Navy personnel responsible for operations and functionality of all electrical equipment to include degaussing, power plant and mine sweeping gear. • Public Affairs Officer coordinated tours, media relations and port visits of the USS SCOUT to foreign dignitaries, military leaders and 2000+ civilians.