Executive Director

• Feb 2021 - Present

City Commissioner

• Jan 2020 - Jan 2022

Business and Community Liaison

• Jan 2019 - Feb 2021

Strategic Communications Consultant

• Mar 2014 - Sep 2019

General Consulting, Strategic Communication, Problem Solving, Resource Management, Data Integrity, Field Planning, Budgeting, Networking, Polling, Research, Ballot Access. General Consulting, Strategic Communication, Problem Solving, Resource Management, Data Integrity, Field Planning, Budgeting, Networking, Polling, Research, Ballot Access.

Executive Director

• Sep 2015 - Nov 2018

Our Coalition reflects a united effort among Republicans, Independents, and Democrats across Kansas. We don’t emphasize party labels, but rather focus on the work that must happen in Topeka to regain our fiscal health and stop the calculated destruction of our revenue stream and our educational, healthcare, and transportation systems. And that’s just the beginning of what needs to happen to get Kansas back on solid ground! Our Coalition reflects a united effort among Republicans, Independents, and Democrats across Kansas. We don’t emphasize party labels, but rather focus on the work that must happen in Topeka to regain our fiscal health and stop the calculated destruction of our revenue stream and our educational, healthcare, and transportation systems. And that’s just the beginning of what needs to happen to get Kansas back on solid ground!

Board of Education

• Apr 2013 - Jan 2018

Elected to serve 6000+ students of Unified School District 383 Manhattan-Ogden and be a mindful steward of the taxpayers investment. -Work with board members to provide a vision. -Strive to balance growing needs with limited resources and uncertainty from Kansas Legislature. -Problem solving and consensus building within local government -Provide Testimony and direct advocacy to the State and Federal Government leaders. Board meetings are on the first and third Wednesday of each month at the Robinson Education Center, 2031 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan. The meetings are open to the public and we encourage your participation. Education is critical to the future of our state and our nation. I invite you to work alongside the Board and our dedicated teachers, staff and administration as we prepare our students for that future. Show less

Co Owner

• Jul 2015 - Jul 2017

Warrior's 9 Line LLC is a Veteran-Owned Small Business that manufactures specialized medical equipment and boxing or training gear primarily meant for current uniformed service members, veterans, and their qualifying dependents. Warrior's 9 Line LLC is a Veteran-Owned Small Business that manufactures specialized medical equipment and boxing or training gear primarily meant for current uniformed service members, veterans, and their qualifying dependents.

Veterans and Military Council

• Nov 2013 - Jan 2016

Kansas Board of Directors National Vice-Chair for Veterans and Military Council Kansas Board of Directors National Vice-Chair for Veterans and Military Council

Development Coordinator

• Dec 2014 - Dec 2015

Responsible for coordinating special events, community outreach, and fundraising activities to support the CASA mission. Responsible for coordinating special events, community outreach, and fundraising activities to support the CASA mission.

Case Manager

• Nov 2011 - Feb 2014

Provide Case Management to Homeless Veterans and their families by implementing a "Housing First" model paired with "Strength Based" Case Management. Provide Case Management to Homeless Veterans and their families by implementing a "Housing First" model paired with "Strength Based" Case Management.

Tank Gunner/ Vechicle Commander

• Aug 2008 - Nov 2011

Protecting the tank crew and the unit while conducting the mission at hand. Lead vehicle and point on navigating mine-fields and IED ambushed attacks. Expert on maps and land navigation. Built relationships with Afghans and carried out Counter Insurgency tactics in Southern Afghanistan putting the hurt on the Taliban and Al-Qaida in their backyard while providing hope and infrastructure for the next generation of Afghans. Protecting the tank crew and the unit while conducting the mission at hand. Lead vehicle and point on navigating mine-fields and IED ambushed attacks. Expert on maps and land navigation. Built relationships with Afghans and carried out Counter Insurgency tactics in Southern Afghanistan putting the hurt on the Taliban and Al-Qaida in their backyard while providing hope and infrastructure for the next generation of Afghans.

Kansas Supreme Court Certified Mediator

• Jun 2005 - Jul 2007

Kansas Supreme Court Certified Mediator for domestic cases and family farm land disputes. Kansas Supreme Court Certified Mediator for domestic cases and family farm land disputes.