Professional Qualifications
- Graduate of University of Arkansas with a Bachelors of Science degree
- Mentored, coached, and taught at the Middle School and High School levels.
- Graduate of United States Army Sergeants Major Academy
- Developed critical thinking skills for operational and strategic leadership to advise and lead complex organizations.
- Human Resources Manager for Brigade and The State of Arkansas
- Led a team of eight, who oversaw over 1100 Soldiers' records.
- Advised personnel, focused on Soldier welfare, manpower, and policy implementation.
- Operations Manager for Brigade
- Managed daily operations, training, and personnel while overseeing a budget from $2 - $5 million.
- Helped facilitate the deployment of Soldiers from Arkansas and 23 partner states to Central America as part of the State Partnership Program.
Experience in Service
- 33 years of Military Service (24 years of active duty)
- Command Sergeant Major 777th Aviation Support Battalion
- Operations Sergeant Major 77th Aviation Brigade
- AR ARNG G1 Sergeant Major
- SR HR NCO 142 Fires Brigade
- Operation Iraqi Freedom 2008-2009
- 11 years of Education
- NWA public schools teaching and coaching
- NWA private school coaching
- 15 years of Farming
- Cow/calf operation
- Custom Hay Baling