Director of Campus Safety

• Jan 2023 - Present

Resource & Land Conservation Manager

• Jun 2005 - Present

Involved in all aspects of both the management and planning for a 350-acre (140 Hectare) fourth-generation family farm. Since 2005, have worked with public and private partners in transitioning approximately 250 acres (100 hectares) of erodible and highly sensitive agricultural land into native prairie habitat, which provides soil conservation, wildlife habitat and environmental benefits to the local community. In 2019, established a multi-group partnership with both public and private entities to carry out ecosystem management for recovery efforts of the federally listed endangered species, the Rusty Patched Bumble Bee (Bombus affinis) and to grant public access to the conservation areas of the farm. These partnerships require habitat management and improvement to the woodland, savanna and prairie habitat, to which I am involved in all aspects of planning, managing and implementing. Target goals for the farm are demonstrating integrated, multi-purpose land use that increases habitat preservation for endangered species and pollinators, while showcasing possibilities for new income streams for rural families and communities through soil enhancement, carbon sequestration and environmentally sustainable (and carbon negative) energy production. Show less

Deputy Regional Chief Ranger - Pacific West Region

• Jan 2017 - Dec 2022

Managed and coordinated support office law enforcement administrative activities in the Pacific West Region. This included the development, revision and implementation of law enforcement planning documents, policies and procedures; provided law enforcement training; the distribution of emergency law and order, terrorism and other law enforcement monies and the tracking and review of expenditures against these accounts.Coordinated and conducted investigations of allegations involving commissioned rangers, and coordinate law enforcement commission boards of inquiry; develop disciplinary actions for commissioned rangers in coordination with law enforcement program managers and employee relations.Provided technical, policy and legal advice to parks for the administration of their law enforcement programs. Compiled annual reports identifying trends and develop appropriate responses as well as coordinating and undertaking visitor service program reviews. For smaller NPS park units, worked with park management in the development/review of mutual assistance and deputation agreements, and provided guidance and technical support during emergencies and/or special events. Provided direction and oversight of the background investigation and medical surveillance programs, provided guidance and coordination of the Critical Incident Management Team and Western Incident Management Team. Show less

Superintendent, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park (Acting Assignment)

• Apr 2019 - Aug 2019

Served as park superintendent of San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, located in downtown San Francisco on the city waterfront. Directly supervised six division leads and through them approximately 50 permanent and term employees and approximately 10 seasonal employees. Provided direction, management, supervision and evaluation of park programs with an annual operating budget of about $7.6 million and $5-6 million in project funding and 4.2 million visitors annually.

Chief of Visitor Services & Resource Protection - Effigy Mounds National Monument

• Aug 2012 - Jan 2017

Served as Team Leader for Resource Protection, Resource Education, and Public Use Management programs. Was responsible for the development, management, supervision, planning, programming, and implementation of all substantive park programs related to law enforcement, physical security, resource education, interpretation, and visitor services.

Chief of Visitor Services & Resources Management - Herbert Hoover National Historic Site

• Jul 2011 - Aug 2012

Served as program manager Resource Protection, Resource Education, Resource Management and Public Use Management programs. Was responsible for the development, management, supervision, planning, programming, and implementation of all substantive park programs related to resources management, law enforcement, physical security, resource education, interpretation, and visitor services.

Civil & Criminal Investigator (seconded and shared from park ranger role)

• Jul 2007 - Jul 2011

Served as the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) civil penalties investigator for the Assistant Secretary of Fish, Wildlife and Parks, and upon special request from the NPS National Special Agent In Charge, investigated Indian Arts and Crafts Act (IACA) violations. Was the first federal officer to ever carry out investigations under the civil provisions of NAGPRA and the IACA that led to affirmative civil proceedings against an institution.

ProRanger Philadelphia Program Manager

• Nov 2009 - Apr 2010

ProRanger Philadelphia was an academic and training program that was cooperatively administered by the NPS and Temple University. It was established to recruit and train park rangers for the National Park Service.As the inaugural program manager, and in cooperation with Temple University academic and training staff, I researched, developed and implemented the core components of the ProRanger Philadelphia academic program. To this end, I crafted components of an academic program that incorporated aspects of NPS Fundamentals and NPS core competencies into the trainee’s program curriculum. I developed promotional strategies and materials to both launch and highlight the existence of the program within the Temple University and greater Philadelphia Community. Show less

Law Enforcement and Resource Protection Park Ranger

• Nov 1997 - Jul 2007

Provided visitor, natural and cultural resource protection through law enforcement services, managed visitor services operations, presented interpretative programs, and managed fee collection operations. Provided archaeological expertise and support to park management. Developed press releases, prepared interpretative displays, and supervised seasonal ranger staff.

National Staff Park Ranger

• Jul 2005 - May 2006

As the detailed National Staff Ranger based at the Washington Support Office (WASO), I provided expertise and guidance in the formulation, development and execution of NPS and Department of the Interior (DOI) guidelines, philosophy and standards in law enforcement, security, resource, and visitor protection. I developed partnerships and maintained effective working relationships with park, regional and national level management, as well as with representatives of the Department of Interior, various Offices of the Solicitor, U.S. Attorney’s Offices and with a variety of state and federal agencies, as well as a number of public and private organizations. Show less

Assistant Professor / Visiting Lecturer / Graduate Teaching Assistant

• Apr 1992 - Dec 2009

Since the early 1990’s, held teaching and research positions with academic institutions, often in concurrence with park ranger positions. As an Assistant Professor in Criminal Justice at Loras College (2006 – 2009), researched, developed and taught academic courses to undergraduate students in the criminal justice and cultural resources fields. Courses developed include Introduction to Criminal Investigations, Profiling Crime, Victimology, Juvenile Justice, Corrections, The Cultural & Natural History of New Zealand (International Study Course), Introduction to Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Interpretation and Archaeology & World Prehistory. Academic research focused on crime and the recognition of behavioral evidence, criminal geospatial behavior and criminal behavioral evidence. As a Visiting Lecturer in Anthropology at Luther College (1993), independently developed, lead and taught twelve students on an overseas January interim course entitled, Introduction to New Zealand Maori Society. This intense four-week course utilized an interdisciplinary approach of anthropology and ecology to explain and interpret the culture of New Zealand’s indigenous people. While working towards a Masters Degree in Anthropology (1992 – 1993), served as a Teaching Assistant in Archaeology at the University of Auckland. In this position I was responsible for teaching one first year course, Introduction to Archaeology and Biological Anthropology (03.101) and one second year course, Origins of Civilizations (03.206). Show less

District Ranger - Kapiti

• Sep 1994 - Nov 1997

As the Kapiti Area District Ranger, I oversaw all field operations at Battle Hill Farm Forest Park, Queen Elizabeth Park, and the Maungakotukutuku Valley Recreation Area. I reported directly to the Operations Manager, Landcare Regional Parks, Greater Wellington Regional Council. Responsibilities included:• Oversaw and managed 12 different licenses, concessions and leases. • Oversaw and managed the operational farming contracts on the 500 hectare sheep and beef farm park and the 240 hectare dairy farm unit located at Queen Elizabeth Park.• Developed, planned and budgeted out park operational plans for areas of responsibility.• Developed planned and budgeted out long term (10 years) Strategic Business Plans for areas of responsibility.• Developed partnerships with private groups to advance the development of the historical farm park concept within the definitions of the facility management plan. • Engaged, directed and coordinated external contractors in carrying out extraordinary maintenance and minor works projects. Show less

Park Ranger - Kaitoke Regional Park

• Dec 1993 - Sep 1994

As the resident park ranger, I reported directly to the Senior Ranger, Recreation, Greater Wellington Regional Council and carried out the following tasks: • Daily park maintenance such as rubbish removal and facility cleaning. • Identified park maintenance requirements and coordinated their completion with staff and contractors.• Managed and operated the picnic and campground and their respective reservation systems.• Responded to written and oral public information requests.• Completed monthly status, incident and event reports.• Performed search and rescue and emergency first aid as required.• Researched, developed and presented interpretative programs on the native flora, the Park and the history of the regional waterworks. Show less

Seasonal Park Ranger - Various Locations

• Apr 1987 - Dec 1991

From April 26, 1987 until December 15, 1991, worked as a Park Ranger for various units of the National Park Service. Places worked include Effigy Mounds National Monument, George Washington Memorial Parkway - Great Falls Park in Great Falls, Virginia, and Virgin Islands National Park, St John, US Virgin Islands. From April 26, 1987 until December 15, 1991, worked as a Park Ranger for various units of the National Park Service. Places worked include Effigy Mounds National Monument, George Washington Memorial Parkway - Great Falls Park in Great Falls, Virginia, and Virgin Islands National Park, St John, US Virgin Islands.