Retired as a Lieutenant Commander (O4) after 20 years of service. In last billet, oversaw the administration of and supervised 34 active duty and federal civilian employees in their performance of Coast Guard marine safety missions as Executive Officer of a Marine Safety Unit. Multiple tours in the Prevention field, specifically vessel inspections and investigations and including a one-year industry training detail with a major towing vessel company. Two years assessing the implementation of the International Port Facility and Ship Security (ISPS) Code in 13 countries. Masters degrees in emergency management (2013), public administration (2023).