A career law enforcement officer, I am a Past President (2021-2022) of the Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA), the largest police labor organization in Texas with 3000+ members in Dallas County, and representing more than 32,000+ Law Enforcement Officers Texas-wide. My service with TMPA included one term as President, four terms as Vice President and four terms as Region 7 Director. With the Irving Police Association, I was President, Vice President twice, and held various other positions on the board. During my career, I have liaised with a wide-range of departments and agencies, including US Marshalls, Highway Patrol, US Prosecutors Office, the ATF, County DA’s Office, Child Protective Services, the Lottery Commission, and the Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission (TABC). A veteran, I served in the US Army and the Iowa Army National Guard.An active listener, I am acknowledged for my approach of assessing both sides of an issue, willing to take suggestions but able to make quick decisions when the situation calls for one. Recognized during my Law Enforcement career as a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) for 8-years, a Burglary/Property Crimes Detective for 7+ years, Part 107 Drone Pilot, and an Expert Infantryman during my time in the US Army. As a servant leader, I genuinely care about people and possess a sense of responsibility for myself and take pride in training and mentoring others, then watching them become successful in their profession. People are confident in my abilities to help them and often look to me for guidance and advice. My peers, staff, and superiors have described me as responsible, ethical, caring, considerate, reliable, passionate, disciplined, proactive, and self-motivated. My career achievement is complemented with a Master of Science- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement, a Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice Administration, graduate ILEA 138th Police Supervision School, certification as a Master Peace Officer, and a FAA Licensed Drone Pilot, and membership of the Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society. Away from the workplace, I am involved in aiding officers in need, and assisting special needs competitors in the special Olympics.