Experience

MVP Robotics

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Tactical Programs

  • Feb 2023 - Present

  MVP Robotics created the Mobile Virtual Player-- the world’s first robotic tackling dummy to help improve performance and reduce injuries and unnecessary player on player contact during practices. The Mobile Virtual Player was just the start… MVP Robotics has further developed its patented robotic system to fit similar training needs of military and police with the creation of HEKTR (Humanoid Engageable Kinetic Training Robot). HEKTR is a robotic, live-fire, robotic, target system that takes current training to the next level by uniquely combining a durable, all-terrain, mobile drive system that moves unpredictably at high speeds (up to 18 mph) and is easy to control via a standard RC controller with consumable 3-dimensional, 360° bullet sensing target tops that provide real-time feedback to the warfighter. Show less



Parabellum Group, LLC

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services

• COO

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  We are a veteran-owned small business committed to providing executive-level training and consulting to both small and large businesses that seek to secure government contracts. The central focus of our team is providing professional consulting services and/or delivering professional instruction and guidance that walks companies through the entire acquisition process. We have helped numerous companies move their products, services, and systems into and throughout the DoD. We are a veteran-owned small business committed to providing executive-level training and consulting to both small and large businesses that seek to secure government contracts. The central focus of our team is providing professional consulting services and/or delivering professional instruction and guidance that walks companies through the entire acquisition process. We have helped numerous companies move their products, services, and systems into and throughout the DoD.



ADS, Inc.

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Weapons, Optics, and Simulations Category Manager

  • Nov 2022 - Feb 2023

  ADS, Inc. is a military equipment supplier that provides tactical equipment, procurement, logistics, government contracts and supply chain solutions. ADS, Inc. is a military equipment supplier that provides tactical equipment, procurement, logistics, government contracts and supply chain solutions.



Marine Corps Training and Education Command

• Quantico, Virginia, United States

• TECOM Gunner

  • Apr 2022 - Jan 2023

  Served as the Command Gunner for TECOM which leads the Marine Corps Training and Education continuum from individual entry-level training, professional military education and continuous professional development, through unit, collective, and service-level training in order to produce warfighters and enhance warfighting organizations that enable the Fleet Marine Forces to build and sustain the combat readiness required to fight and win today and in the future. Served as the Command Gunner for TECOM which leads the Marine Corps Training and Education continuum from individual entry-level training, professional military education and continuous professional development, through unit, collective, and service-level training in order to produce warfighters and enhance warfighting organizations that enable the Fleet Marine Forces to build and sustain the combat readiness required to fight and win today and in the future.



Marine Corps Systems Command

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• SYSCOM Gunner

  • May 2019 - Apr 2022

  Command Gunner, Served as Subject Matter Expert and Systems Integration Officer for; Weapons, Optics, Anti-Armor, and Combat Equipment within the Ground Combat Element Systems (GCES) which equips and sustains the Marine Corps with fully integrated infantry, reconnaissance, armor and fire support weapons systems to increase the lethality of the Ground Combat Element. Command Gunner, Served as Subject Matter Expert and Systems Integration Officer for; Weapons, Optics, Anti-Armor, and Combat Equipment within the Ground Combat Element Systems (GCES) which equips and sustains the Marine Corps with fully integrated infantry, reconnaissance, armor and fire support weapons systems to increase the lethality of the Ground Combat Element.



Marine Corps Security Force Regiment

• Yorktown, Virginia

• Regimental Gunner

  • Jan 2018 - May 2019

  Command Gunner, overseeing the training and readiness of 3600 Marines and Sailers who were responsible for Nuclear Weapons Security and Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Teams. Organize, train, equip, and provide anti-terrorism security forces in support of combatant commanders and Naval commanders in order to conduct expeditionary security operations and provide security for strategic weapons and vital national assets. Conduct other limited duration missions as directed. Command Gunner, overseeing the training and readiness of 3600 Marines and Sailers who were responsible for Nuclear Weapons Security and Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Teams. Organize, train, equip, and provide anti-terrorism security forces in support of combatant commanders and Naval commanders in order to conduct expeditionary security operations and provide security for strategic weapons and vital national assets. Conduct other limited duration missions as directed.



Training and Education Command

• Advanced Infantry Weapons Officer Course

  • Apr 2018 - Apr 2018



Dam Neck and Yorktown Range Complex, MCSFR

• Dam Neck, Yorktown VA

• Range Officer in Charge/Range Control Officer

  • May 2017 - Jan 2018

  Responsible for over 100 Marines and students as well as all Marksmanship training for 3600 Marines and Sailors. Directly responsible for producing Designated Marksman, Combat Marksmanship Coaches, Combat Marksmanship Trainers and running Rifle/Pistol qualifications. Also served as Range Control Officer responsible for the safety and operations of multiple rifle, shotgun and pistol ranges. Responsible for over 100 Marines and students as well as all Marksmanship training for 3600 Marines and Sailors. Directly responsible for producing Designated Marksman, Combat Marksmanship Coaches, Combat Marksmanship Trainers and running Rifle/Pistol qualifications. Also served as Range Control Officer responsible for the safety and operations of multiple rifle, shotgun and pistol ranges.



2nd Battalion 25th Marines

• Security and Investigations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Battalion Gunner/I-I Operations Officer/Weapons Company I-I

  • Jun 2014 - May 2017

  Served as Battalion Gunner for 1000+ Marines and Sailors dispersed over 4 states while simultaneously acting as the Inspector Instructor Operations Officer and Weapons Company Inspector Instructor. Served as Battalion Gunner for 1000+ Marines and Sailors dispersed over 4 states while simultaneously acting as the Inspector Instructor Operations Officer and Weapons Company Inspector Instructor.



2nd Battalion 8th Marines

• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Batallion Gunner

  • Feb 2014 - Jun 2014

• Weapons Company Commander

  • Jul 2013 - Feb 2014

  Led over 100 Marines and Sailors during combat operations in Helmand, Afghanistan. Was assigned as a battle space Commander and responsible for over 200 Marines, Sailors and civilian personnel aboard my forward operating base (FOB) as well as the day to day security and combat operations in my area of responsibility. Oversaw more than 500 combat patrols and missions, planned and coordinated the demilitarization of a regimental size FOB. Provided external security of Camp Leatherneck and route clearance missions which provided safe and unrestricted supply routes in support of military operations. Coordinated with host nation partners in an effort to provide stabilization, education and order within assigned region. Show less

• Battalion Gunner

  • Oct 2011 - Jul 2013



The Basic School

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Infantry Weapons Officer Course

  • Apr 2011 - Oct 2011

• Warrant Officer Basic Course

  • Jan 2011 - Apr 2011

  Graduated top 10% of the class and received the classes Leadership Award.



2nd Battalion 8th Marines

• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Company GySgt

  • Jun 2009 - Jan 2011

  Served as the senior enlisted tactical advisor for the commander and oversaw the training and readiness of over 200 Marines and Sailors in preparation for the units combat deployment. Served as the senior enlisted tactical advisor for the commander and oversaw the training and readiness of over 200 Marines and Sailors in preparation for the units combat deployment.



Weapons & Field Training Battalion

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marksmanship Training Unit OIC/SNCOIC & Shooting Team OIC

  • Jun 2007 - Jun 2009

  Responsible for the training and development of all Primary Marksmanship Instructors. Developed and wrote new entry level marksmanship program and supported the training of more than 9000 recruits. Directly responsible for all combat marksmanship trainers and coaches courses aboard Parris Island. Responsible for the training and development of all Primary Marksmanship Instructors. Developed and wrote new entry level marksmanship program and supported the training of more than 9000 recruits. Directly responsible for all combat marksmanship trainers and coaches courses aboard Parris Island.



1st Battalion 3rd Marines

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Platoon Commander, Infantry Unit Leader

  • Jun 2004 - Jun 2007

  During this period, served as Infantry Platoon Commander, Weapons Platoon Commander and Infantry Unit Leader in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Responsible for the training, well being and tactical employment of over 40 Marines and Sailors as well as assigned host nation partners. Conducted, planned and executed over 1000 combat patrols and missions as well as coordinated and executed close air and fire support missions. During this period, served as Infantry Platoon Commander, Weapons Platoon Commander and Infantry Unit Leader in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Responsible for the training, well being and tactical employment of over 40 Marines and Sailors as well as assigned host nation partners. Conducted, planned and executed over 1000 combat patrols and missions as well as coordinated and executed close air and fire support missions.



Martial Arts Center of Excellence

• Quantico, Virginia

• Martial Arts Instructor Trainer

  • Jun 2002 - Jun 2004

  3rd Degree Black Belt in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. Assisted in the initial implementation and curriculum development for the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. 3rd Degree Black Belt in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. Assisted in the initial implementation and curriculum development for the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program.



The Basic School

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Combat Instructor

  • Jun 2000 - Jun 2002

  Infantry Weapons and Tactics Instructor

• TBS Color Sergeant

  • Jun 2001 - May 2002



3rd Battalion 3rd Marines

• Hawaii

• Squad Leader/Infantryman

  • Oct 1997 - Jun 2001