Began his 35+ year military career as an enlisted Army Private (E-1) and cook for 6 years.

Degrees from AUM, Troy, GW, the National War College, and executive education at Harvard and MIT.

Transitioned to the Air Force via ROTC at Alabama State University Detachment 019.

Deputy Principal Cyber Advisor to the SECWar and Senior Military Advisor for Cyber Policy

Military Deputy Director of Concepts and Strategy Air Force Futures.

Led cross-functional teams synchronizing military and civilian cyber forces.

Led at the Squadron, Group, and Wing levels.

Commanded the 628th Air Base Wing and Joint Base Charleston, SC.

Deployments to Oman, lraq, and Qatar.

Supported Southern Watch, Iraqi, Freedom Enduring, New Dawn, and CJTIF Horn of Africa

First General Officer from Alabama State University Det 019

Recipient of Legion of Merit and Bronze Star

2022 Presidential Life Achievement Award

2020 BEYA Military Service Award (Stars and Stripes) for exceptional STEM mentorship

Guided by three principles: Listen, Lift, Love

Mentored over 5,000 students across rural and urban areas in cyber, STEM, and aviation.

Dedicated to building connections between educators and industry to secure our nation's defense.