I grew up in Leonard Michigan, and attended Oxford High School. I served with the 1st Battalion 8th Marine Regiment in the United States Marine Corps prior to a long career in law enforcement. I am an LLMSW from the University of Michigan. I have been trained in Crisis Intervention Training, Critical Incident Stress Management, Trauma Informed Care, Peer support specialist and mentor with the Genesee County Veterans Treatment Court. I am a trainer in Suicide Awareness for Law Enforcement Officers. I am passionate about improving the mental health of Veterans and First Responders. I am an avid outdoorsman and classic car enthusiast.