The Cabinet Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security. Responsible for providing leadership to the eight bureaus and 5300 plus employees within the WV Department of Homeland Security. Has displayed experience in government administration, leadership, problem solving, decision making, team building and navigating the legislative process. A retired ATF Senior Special Agent with a demonstrated history of working complex investigations in the law enforcement/compliance industry. Skilled in crisis management, report writing, leadership, reading people, critical incident decision making and Interviewing individuals to extract information. Has conducted multiple high profile criminal investigations, as well as many multiple defendant conspiracy and organized crime investigations that had a regional and National impact on the preservation of public safety. As a result, I have previously been recognized as an expert witness in United States District Court and have provided sworn testimony numerous times over the past three decades in the Southern District of West Virginia, the Eastern District of Kentucky and the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.A three decade law enforcement career with a plethora of experiences involving multi-tasking to successfully conduct multifaceted, complex investigations resulting in the preservation of public safety. A proven track record of utilizing critical thinking, strategic planning and analytical review of facts to make decisions in high stress situations, as well as during the occasions when the luxury of time is provided to make a methodical decision. Has an extensive history of regulation of industry in order to comply with federal law as well as having a history of facility security and executive protective services. A seasoned professional who has held a Top Secret Secret Security Clearance for twenty plus years and currently maintains a Top Secret Security Clearance. A graduate from the ATF NATIONAL ACADEMY, the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Criminal Investigator Program, the West Virginia State Police Academy Cadet Training Program, Marshall University BA, Finance & Business Law, AS, Police Science and a three year letterman Marshall University Football.