Experienced Full tenured Professor with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry and also in the Law Enforcement Profession. Skilled in Public Speaking, Leadership, Research, Higher Education, and University Teaching. Strong education professional with a Doctor of Philosophy - PhD focused in Public Policy and Administration from Walden University. Helped create the Department of Criminal Justice at Minnesota State University Mankato and is the founding department chairperson. Has served on statewide committees, including the Minnesota POST Advisory Board.