I entered the United States Army in Seattle, Washington in 1974. In 1996, after 22 years of active duty, I retired and started my second career as a Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) Instructor. I taught in Kentucky from June of 1996 through June of 1998. I then moved to Pearland where I have been teaching for the last 18 years. I enjoy what I do, and I feel our program provides students with a unique opportunity to learn about the benefits and responsibilities of citizenship and leadership.

My wife, Jennifer, is also a teacher in Pearland and we have twin boys, Nicholas and Corey. The boys are 12 and will be in Junior High in the 16-17 school year.