Both my wife and I were born in Louisville, KY.  We’ve been married for over 30 years and have two sons.  I have a number of interests and hobbies to include mountain biking, hiking, and reading.  My professional priority is serving our great country; my desire is to continue contributing to the USAFA mission, developing leaders of character for our Air Force, Space Force, and the nation, as the Associate Dean for Student Academic Affairs & Academy Registrar.

Bachelor’s Degree:  1989 – USAFA, Colorado Springs, CO – B.S. Behavioral Sciences

Master’s Degree:  1993 – Lesley University, Cambridge, MA – M.S. Management

Master’s Degree:  2002 – University of Louisville, Louisville, KY – M.A. Higher Education

Doctoral Degree:  2003 – University of Louisville, Louisville, KY – PhD Educational Administration – Post-Secondary Education emphasis

Dissertation:  The Prediction of College Student Academic Performance and Persistence:  The School to College Transition

John M. Houchens Prize for Outstanding Dissertation Nominee

Associate Dean, Student Academic Affairs & Academy Registrar, U.S. Air Force Academy (2020 – present)

Deputy Head, Student Academic Affairs, U.S. Air Force Academy (2010-2020)

Deputy Registrar, U.S. Air Force Academy (2003-2010)

Doctoral Student, University of Louisville, Kentucky (2000-2003)

Chief, Curriculum Division, U.S. Air Force Academy (1996-2000)

Missile Instructor, Vandenberg AFB, California (1993-1996)

Senior Missile Instructor and Evaluator, F.E. Warren AFB, Wyoming (1991-1993)

Missileer, F.E. Warren AFB, Wyoming (1989-1991)