I joined the U.S. Army as a Private in 1984. I advanced through the Adjutant’s General Corps Enlisted ranks to achieve the Grade E-7 (Sergeant First Class). In 1996, I was appointed as a U.S. Army, Adjutant’s General Warrant Officer, where I advanced to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer Five. I retired at Fort Bragg, NC after 34 years of active-duty service in 2018. During my years of service, I was Airborne and Air Assaults qualified, as well as a graduate of Fort Bragg's SERE course. Currently, I am CEO of Four Values Realty, Inc. A Veteran and Minority Real Estate Company, Powered by NorthGroup Real Estate,