Your challenge (vision) becomes my charge and cause to rally all around to see its realization/completion using Innovative Thought Processes - Grit – Tenacity – Persistence – Leading by Example.
Director/Manager Facilities/Public Works/Asset/Portfolio/Operations, and transformational leader delivering consistent results exceeding expectations, across diverse portfolios (200 acre campus, 300 facilities/13 states, 250 projects/14 provinces, 56 facilities/10 states) geographies (Northeast/Western US, Germany, Iraq, Central America,), environments (healthcare, education, government), extended travel, in union/non-union environments. Continually challenging the status quo yielding greater Return on Investment, developing teams/teams of teams along the way. Strong sense of service extending to volunteer service, veteran’s organizations, and the ability to communicate equally at strategic/worker level.
I've managed organizations and their staffs exceeding 33,000 people, responsible for the workforce planning, training, employee relations, cultural engagement, operations, compliance and risk management. My leadership style focuses on collaboration, cultivating relationships, building/sustaining trust, empowering direct reports and establishing management controls to ensure we meet or exceed all strategic goals.
Programs/Projects I have led included start-up organizations, M&A, Turn-arounds, Construction/Renovation with dollar volumes ranging from $1M to well in excess over $100M. Each project required negotiation, talent acquisition, resourcing, and budgeting, the development of KPI and metrics that defined success, project tracking, exceeding measurable expectations, and lastly the integration of Lessons Learned that can be applied to future projects and used as teaching moments.
Keywords: Facilities/ Engineering Management, Project /Program Management, Public Works, Physical Plant, Project Scheduling, Military Experience, Leadership Experience/Training, Decision Making, Preventive Maintenance, Scheduling, CMMS, Master Planning, Resource Management, Compliance, Healthcare, Mental Health/Brain Injury, Joint Commission, CARF, Metrics, KPI, Safety, Operations Management, Strategic Planning, Strategy Development, Analysis Skills, Reporting, Report Writing, Recruiting, Talent Management, Staff Management, Staff Development, Human Resources, Emergency Management, Customer Service, Volunteer, Communications, Public Speaking, German, Microsoft Office, Budgeting, CAPS, ADA, Construction, Renovations, HVAC, MEP, Plumbing, O&M, Custodial, Fleet Maintenance
Master of Strategic Studies (M.S.S.) | United States Army War College
Master of Science (M.S.) Mechanical Engineering | Boston University
Bachelor of Science (B.S) Industrial Engineering | Hofstra University
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Tribal Knowledge II: Back to BasicsTribal Knowledge II: Back to Basics
Engineer Bulletin, US Army · Apr 1, 2015Engineer Bulletin, US Army · Apr 1, 2015
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Tribal Knowledge: What You Don’t Know About Promotion Boards Can Hurt YouTribal Knowledge: What You Don’t Know About Promotion Boards Can Hurt You
Engineer Bulletin, US Army · Aug 1, 2014Engineer Bulletin, US Army · Aug 1, 2014
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Net Zero for Training through ConstructionNet Zero for Training through Construction
Engineer Bulletin, US Army · Apr 1, 2014Engineer Bulletin, US Army · Apr 1, 2014
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The Theater Engineer Command Supporting the Army of 2020The Theater Engineer Command Supporting the Army of 2020
Engineer Bulletin, US Army · Dec 1, 2013Engineer Bulletin, US Army · Dec 1, 2013
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One Regiment: Breaking Down the StovepipesOne Regiment: Breaking Down the Stovepipes
Engineer Bulletin, US Army · Aug 1, 2013Engineer Bulletin, US Army · Aug 1, 2013
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Initial Entry Capability For the Engineer Regiment in Support of the Army of 2020Initial Entry Capability For the Engineer Regiment in Support of the Army of 2020
Engineer Bulletin, US Army · Apr 1, 2013Engineer Bulletin, US Army · Apr 1, 2013
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ENFORCE 2012: Engineering for the Wars We FightENFORCE 2012: Engineering for the Wars We Fight
Engineer Bulletin, US Army · Dec 1, 2012Engineer Bulletin, US Army · Dec 1, 2012
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Echeleons Above Brigade Redesign: Setting Conditions for the Army of 2020Echeleons Above Brigade Redesign: Setting Conditions for the Army of 2020
Engineer Bulletin, US Army · Dec 1, 2012Engineer Bulletin, US Army · Dec 1, 2012
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The Delta: The Challenge of Leading Extraordinary People to Do Ordinary ThingsThe Delta: The Challenge of Leading Extraordinary People to Do Ordinary Things
Engineer Bulletin, US Army · Apr 1, 2012Engineer Bulletin, US Army · Apr 1, 2012
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Mission First, People AlwaysMission First, People Always
Firehouse Magazine · Oct 1, 2011Firehouse Magazine · Oct 1, 2011
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The Theater Engineer Construction Battalion: General Engineering in Support of the WarfighterThe Theater Engineer Construction Battalion: General Engineering in Support of the Warfighter
Engineer Bulletin, US Army · Aug 1, 2010Engineer Bulletin, US Army · Aug 1, 2010
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The Engineer Staff Pentathlete: Staff Leadership and Dimensions for Success in a Transforming WorldThe Engineer Staff Pentathlete: Staff Leadership and Dimensions for Success in a Transforming World
Engineer Bulletin, US Army · Mar 1, 2008Engineer Bulletin, US Army · Mar 1, 2008
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The Theater Engineer Command – It’s Not Your Legacy ENCOM AnymoreThe Theater Engineer Command – It’s Not Your Legacy ENCOM Anymore
Engineer Bulletin, US Army · Mar 1, 2007Engineer Bulletin, US Army · Mar 1, 2007
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The Combat Corps Wheeled Battalion in the Divisional WarfightThe Combat Corps Wheeled Battalion in the Divisional Warfight
Engineer Bulletin, US Army · Sep 1, 2005Engineer Bulletin, US Army · Sep 1, 2005
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Heavy Rescue Operations During Operation Iraqi FreedomHeavy Rescue Operations During Operation Iraqi Freedom
Engineer Bulletin, US Army · Mar 1, 2005
Publications
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Tribal Knowledge II: Back to Basics
Engineer Bulletin, US Army April 1, 2015
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Tribal Knowledge: What You Don’t Know About Promotion Boards Can Hurt You
Engineer Bulletin, US Army August 1, 2014
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Net Zero for Training through Construction
Engineer Bulletin, US Army April 1, 2014
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The Theater Engineer Command Supporting the Army of 2020
Engineer Bulletin, US Army December 1, 2013
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One Regiment: Breaking Down the Stovepipes
Engineer Bulletin, US Army August 1, 2013
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Initial Entry Capability For the Engineer Regiment in Support of the Army of 2020
Engineer Bulletin, US Army April 1, 2013
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ENFORCE 2012: Engineering for the Wars We Fight
Engineer Bulletin, US Army December 1, 2012
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Echeleons Above Brigade Redesign: Setting Conditions for the Army of 2020
Engineer Bulletin, US Army December 1, 2012
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The Delta: The Challenge of Leading Extraordinary People to Do Ordinary Things
Engineer Bulletin, US Army April 1, 2012
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Mission First, People Always
Firehouse Magazine October 1, 2011
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The Theater Engineer Construction Battalion: General Engineering in Support of the Warfighter
Engineer Bulletin, US Army August 1, 2010
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The Engineer Staff Pentathlete: Staff Leadership and Dimensions for Success in a Transforming World
Engineer Bulletin, US Army March 1, 2008
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The Theater Engineer Command – It’s Not Your Legacy ENCOM Anymore
Engineer Bulletin, US Army March 1, 2007
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The Combat Corps Wheeled Battalion in the Divisional Warfight
Engineer Bulletin, US Army September 1, 2005
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Heavy Rescue Operations During Operation Iraqi Freedom
Engineer Bulletin, US Army March 1, 2005
Honors & Awards
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Legion of Merit (1 OLC)
HQ, US Army Reserve Command
Oct 2017
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Legion of Merit
US Army Corps of Engineers
Feb 2015
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Bronze Star (1 OLC)
HQ, MNC-I
Mar 2010
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Bronze Star
HQ, 1st Cavalry Division
Feb 2004
Service in Iraq
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MacArthur Leadership Award
MacArthur Foundation
May 1994
Licenses & Certifications
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Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management Institute
Issued Feb 2024
Credential ID 3773302
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Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Project Management Institute
Issued Dec 2023
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Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (CAPS)
National Association of Home Builders
Issued May 2020
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Hazardous Materials Incident Commander
INDEPENDENT FIRE & SECURITY ADVISORY CONSULTANCY (IFSAC) LTD
Issued Aug 2015
Credential ID 2049449
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Rescue Technician - Confined Space Level I and II
INDEPENDENT FIRE & SECURITY ADVISORY CONSULTANCY (IFSAC) LTD
Issued Jul 2014
Credential ID 1909106
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Rescue Technician - Trench Level I and II
INDEPENDENT FIRE & SECURITY ADVISORY CONSULTANCY (IFSAC) LTD
Issued Jul 2014
Credential ID 1909107
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Ice Rescue and Emergency Response
Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission
Issued Feb 2014
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Boating Safety Education Certificate
Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission
Issued Oct 2013
Credential ID W0138638
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Emergency Vehicle Driver Training (EVDT) VFIS - Pumper
Bucks County Community College
Issued Oct 2013
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Advanced Line Systems Rescue
Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission
Issued Sep 2013
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Open Water Diver
PADI
Issued Aug 2013
Credential ID 13080E9235
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Structural Collapse Operations Level II
HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College
Issued Aug 2013
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Fire Officer IV
PROBOARD
Issued Jan 2012
Credential ID BC-28342
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Fire Inspector I
PROBOARD
Issued Nov 2011
Credential ID 315951
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Fire Company Officer III
PROBOARD
Issued Sep 2011
Credential ID BC-26873
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Foam Fire Fighting Technician
HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College
Issued Jun 2011
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Fire Officer II
INDEPENDENT FIRE & SECURITY ADVISORY CONSULTANCY (IFSAC) LTD
Issued Mar 2011
Credential ID 1421683
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Fire Officer I
INDEPENDENT FIRE & SECURITY ADVISORY CONSULTANCY (IFSAC) LTD
Issued Jan 2011
Credential ID 1421638
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Fire Fighter I
INDEPENDENT FIRE & SECURITY ADVISORY CONSULTANCY (IFSAC) LTD
Issued Dec 2010
Credential ID 1421596
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Fire Fighter II
INDEPENDENT FIRE & SECURITY ADVISORY CONSULTANCY (IFSAC) LTD
Issued Dec 2010
Credential ID 1421597
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Incident Safety Officer (NFA)
HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College
Issued Dec 2010
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Basic Vehicle Rescue Technician
Pennsylvania Department of Health
Issued Oct 2010
Credential ID 201948
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Basic Wildland Firefighter PA-130
Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry
Issued Apr 2003
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Gruppenfuehrer
Landesfeuerwehrschule Baden-Württemberg
Issued Mar 1998
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Certified Facility Manager (CFM)
IFMA
Issued Jun 2024 Expires Dec 2027
Credential ID 1218313
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Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED
American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
Issued Mar 2017 Expires Mar 2019
Experience
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Director of Facilities Management and Planning
Arizona State University
Jan 2024 - Present 7 months
Polytechnic Campus - Mesa, AZ
Leading multifunctional/interdisciplinary facilities management team for a campus of 2.3M SQFT of Assignable Space, over 380 acres, with facilities that include extremely technical facilities of higher learning, student services, ResLife, and Athletics. Setting conditions for the Students at Polytechnic to thrive at ASU, a comprehensive public research university, which is consistently ranked as #1 most innovative in the Nation.
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Business Development Executive
Veterans Range Solutions
Jul 2021 - Jan 2024 2 years 7 months
Del Ray Beach, Florida (Remote)
Providing realistic joint and combined arms training facilities and training support, enabling America's Defense Forces to train, fight and win in the 21st Century operational environment.
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Director Of Facilities
NeuroRestorative
Apr 2020 - Jul 2021 1 year 4 months
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Remote)
Managing a portfolio of 518,000 SQFT west of the Mississippi River, consisting of 56 healthcare locations, across 10 states, 716 beds, dedicated to providing both in, and outpatient services for the brain injured population, licensed by CARF, Joint Commission, and State Authorities, varying from Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), Congregate Living Health Facility (CHLF), and day programs for pediatric, adult and geriatric populations.
• Providing leadership and team building in a regulated…Show more -
Director of Facilities Management and Planning
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Oct 2017 - Apr 2020 2 years 7 months
Shippensburg, PA
Led a multi-functional engineer and technical team responsible for planning, design, construction and maintenance/repair of over 2.4M SQFT of facilities worth $887M, leading a staff of 130, managing an operational budget (maintenance/repair/preventive maintenance/utilities/payroll) of $14M, in a unionized environment.
• Developed in-house Master Planning study, fostering inclusivity amongst disparate stakeholders, understanding stakeholder long-term needs, gaining consensus and producing a…Show more -
Director of Public Works/Chief of Staff
99th Regional Support Command
Mar 2015 - Oct 2017 2 years 8 months
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ
Managed a team of multi-functional engineers in a 13-state territory, over 300 facilities totaling $3.2B, an operational budget of $62M (maintenance and repair/utilities), providing world-class service along numerous lines of operation, and ensuring quality control.
• Developed and implemented valuation methodology for facilities that incorporated customer service concerns in a collaborative process integrating their needs within a resource constrained environment leading to focused…Show more -
Chief of Staff/Deputy Director
US Army Corps of Engineers
Jun 2013 - Mar 2015 1 year 10 months
Washington, DC
Selected ahead of peers (first-ever in my program) to provide leadership for a world-wide engineering services/construction organization with over 33,000 employees, providing engineering solutions to the Army, the Nation, and internationally
• Developed corporate business administration methodology across the enterprise, streamlining business, meeting frequencies and simplifying executive decision-making methodologies allowing for focused effort on global challenges
• Attacked endemic…Show more -
Deputy Commandant
U.S. Army Engineer School
Jun 2011 - Jun 2013 2 years 1 month
Ft Leonard Wood, MO
Synchronized 80,000 personnel toward a common purpose across engineer disciplines and harnessed their power to solve challenges affecting the organization
• Coordinated with foreign institutions, non-governmental organizations, private companies, and the Department of Defense to provide students with a diverse selection of advanced academic development opportunities
• Collaborated with senior university administration to effectively prepare for national level negotiations by data…Show more -
Student, US Army War College
The United States Army War College
Jul 2010 - Jun 2011 1 year
Carlisle, PA
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US Army
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Chief Operating Officer
Feb 2008 - Jun 2010 2 years 5 months
Knoxville, TN
Selected to lead an engineer construction organization (only 1% ever get that opportunity) of over 1,100 people, over 250 vehicles, and five locations that span a geographic arc of 700 miles that comprises all building trades and heavy equipment
• Deployed a unit comprised of 900 people in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, conducting operations throughout Iraq, executing over 250 construction/rehabilitation and bridging projects, and earning the Meritorious Unit Commendation
• Led…Show more -
Deputy Director Of Operations
Aug 2005 - Feb 2008 2 years 7 months
412th Engineer Command - Vicksburg, MS
Piloted organizational structure initiative for a start-up organization, culminating in a 12K Soldier Engineer organization, controlling engineer operations in states east of the Mississippi, Europe, Iraq and the Pacific Rim while maintaining strategic relationship with the Army Corps of Engineers supporting Homeland Security and Consequence Management Operations
• Developed staffing, resourcing, execution methodology allowing for the assumption of full control of 5000 employees within 12…Show more -
Deputy Executive Director
Aug 2002 - Aug 2005 3 years 1 month
458th Engineer Battalion - Johnstown, PA and Baghdad Iraq
Executive Officer for a 520-person engineer construction organization, responsible for all administrative, logistical, maintenance, and personnel requirements to support sustained operations both locally and internationally
• Planned and resourced the preparations for deployment in support of combat operations in Baghdad Iraq by articulating requirements, and integrating all incoming personnel, logistical, training into a coherent plan that brought the unit from the worst state of readiness upon alert (C4) to the pinnacle of readiness (C1) in 152 days, normally a multi-year process
• Deployed the battalion to Baghdad Iraq to become one of the only route clearance assets in the country while also conducting complex construction operations within the Baghdad Amanate and its surrounding provinces, greatly enhancing safety for all assets transiting the area
• Received the Meritorious Unit Commendation from the Secretary of the Army and the first-ever award for the battalion
• Planned, resourced and developed a heavy rescue capability (90 personnel in a voluntary capacity while in combat) to support the 1st Cavalry Division using existing personnel, including extensive training, site surveys, preparation of contingency plans and was named RESCUE ONE
• RESCUE ONE was called to the scene of a bombing in Ghazaliyah in the Baghdad Aminate that leveled an entire block. Was able to conduct confined space rescue to free a 23 year old woman and her four children from underneath the rubble earning the commander's coin of the 1st Cavalry Division Commander
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Deputy Fire Chief
Carlisle Fire and Rescue Services, Carlisle, PA
Apr 2010 - Present 14 years 4 months
Disaster and Humanitarian Relief
Deputy Fire Chief – Carlisle Fire and Rescue Services, Carlisle, PA (Truck and Rescue, Engine Company, Special Operations)
• Numerous structure fires, vehicle accidents, and technical rescue incidents
• Served as acting Public Information Officer for Cumberland County Convention serving two print and three TV stations for coverage and statements
• Taught fire department leadership classes to entire department on leadership themes
• Countless hours supporting numerous fund raisers
• Member of County Foam Task Force and Technical Rescue Team
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Firefighter/Trainer
St Robert City Fire & Rescue, St Robert, MO
Jul 2011 - Jun 2013 2 years
Firefighter/Chauffeur/Trainer – St. Robert City Fire and Rescue, St. Robert, MO (Truck, Engine, Technical Rescue, HAZMAT)
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Firefighter/Chauffeur/Trainer
Karns Volunteer Fire Department, Knoxville, TN
Feb 2008 - Jun 2010 2 years 5 months
Firefighter/Trainer – Karns Volunteer Fire Department, Knoxville, TN (Four Stations – mixture of Engine/Tanker)
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Department Training Coordinator, Firefighter/Driver
Culkin Volunteer Fire Department, Vicksburg, MS
Aug 2005 - Feb 2008 2 years 7 months
Department Training Coordinator, Firefighter/Driver, Culkin Volunteer Fire Department, Vicksburg, MS (Two 2005 E-One 1500 gpm Pumpers)
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Battalion Chief
Rescue One, 458th Engineer Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, Baghdad, Iraq
Mar 2005 - Feb 2006 1 year
Battalion Chief, Rescue One, 458th Engineer Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, Baghdad, Iraq
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Firefighter/Driver
Richland Truck and Rescue Company #3, Johnstown, PA
Aug 2002 - Aug 2005 3 years 1 month
Firefighter/Driver, Richland Truck and Rescue Company #3, Johnstown, PA (Simon Duplex 100ft Tower Ladder, LTI 75 ft Quint, Mack/New Lexington Rescue, Mack Tele-Squirt, Two American La France Engines and Rescue Squad)
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Firefighter/Chauffeur
Columbia Engine Company #1, Oceanside Fire Department, Oceanside, NY
Jan 1999 - Feb 2002 3 years 2 months
Firefighter/Chauffeur, Columbia Engine Company #1, Oceanside Fire Department, Oceanside, NY (Two Pierce Dash 1500 gpm Engines)