Shortly after graduating high school I volunteered to join the Air Force, and served for over 21 years. My background includes Aircraft Maintenance for three years before transferring into Fire Protection. I served in various leadership positions to include Fire Chief, Air Mobility Command Fire Emergency Services Program Manager, Member of Air Mobility Command Inspectors General Team, Peer Assessor for Center for Public Safety Excellence, Training Chief, Operations Chief, Health & Safety Chief, and Contracting Officer’s Representative.