About Me

Who Am I ?

I am a father, husband, service-oriented person who works hard at every thing I do. My family moved to Montana when I was three. My father was an active-duty service member with the United States Army and was stationed at Malmstrom AFB until his retirement. I attended Loy Elementary, Riverview Elementary, North Junior High School and C.M. Russell High School.

Immediately after high school, I joined the United States Army as a Reconnaissance Specialist. I served overseas and was stationed in Europe for my first duty station. I served during Operation Desert Storm and witnessed the collapse of the Soviet Union and the fall of the Berlin Wall. I served my remaining military career stationed out of Fort Stewart GA, where I separated after nine years of service. It was while stationed in GA, where I met my wife of nearly 30 years, Laura. She too was serving in the Army. While in the military I attended Central Texas College, pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice.

After separating from the military, I pursued a career in law enforcement, serving 6 years with the Dekalb County Police in Atlanta, GA. Intending on raising a family, we returned home to Montana. There is no other place I would have rather chose to raise my children. Both my son and daughter attended Riverview Elementary, North Middle School and C.M. Russell High School. Both my children attended Montana State University in Bozeman. My daughter has since enlisted in the United States Navy and my son in the United States Army.

I spent 20 years as a police officer with the Great Falls Police Department, retiring as a Patrol Sergeant. During my law enforcement career, I served as a patrol officer, detective, narcotics officer and a Task Force Officer with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives.

What have I done?

Not only have I served in a uniform for our communities and nation for over 35 years, but I have volunteered in a uniform for numerous organizations. Since 2010, I have been a registered Scouter with Scouting America (BSA), serving as a scout leader, teacher, trainer and mentor. I coached Riverside Little League Baseball, YMCA football and Salvation Army basketball. I have helped organize community events and I support the Performing Arts for the Great Falls Public Schools. I served as a committee member and Chairman for the Big Sky ProRodeo Roundup in Great Falls. I served as the Chairman of the Cascade County Republican Central Committee in 2012 and served as a member of the Great Falls Pachyderm club. I was elected as a Precinct Captain for House District 25 from 2008-2012.

Awards and Recognitions

MILITARY:

Commandants List from Army Primary Leadership and Development Course

Honor Graduate from Army Divisional Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Defense School

Three Army Commendation Medals

Eleven Army Achievement Medals

Two Good Conduct Medals

Army Service Ribbon

Army Overseas Ribbon

Army Professional Development Ribbon

Army National Defense Ribbon

Five Army Certificates of Achievement

Law Enforcement:

21 Precinct Commendations

One Life Saving Award

Precinct Officer of the Year (2003)

Lions Club of North Decatur Police Officer of the Year Award 2004

Northlake Rotary Club Dedicated Service Award 2004

V.F.W. Law Enforcement Award 2004.

Nominated for DUI Task Force Recognition Award

2 Certificates of Appreciation

5-year Commendation of Service

10-year Commendation of Service

2 Letters of Commendation

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Certificate of Appreciation.

CIVILIAN:

National Federation of Pachyderm Clubs Meritorious Service Award 2010

Boy Scouts of America Webelos Den Leader Award 2013

Boy Scouts of America District Award of Merit 2017

Boy Scouts of America Silver Beaver Award 2020.

Boy Scouts of America, Wood Badge graduate 2021

Boy Scouts of America, Order of the Arrow, Vigil Honor 2022