Experience

Save A Warrior®

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Engagement - Save A Warrior Endowment

  • Feb 2023 - Present



Arrow International, Inc.

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Veteran and Fraternal Relations Director - Ohio

  • Oct 2021 - Feb 2023



The American Legion Department of Ohio

• Department Adjutant/Executive Director

  • May 2018 - Oct 2021

• VA&R/Legislative Director

  • Jan 2013 - May 2018



The American Legion Department of Michigan

• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Department Service Officer

  • May 2011 - Jan 2013

  Provided lay legal advocacy and representation to the Board of Veterans Appeals to veterans and their spouses/families to obtain benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Expert knowledge of 38 CFR - Title 10 Benefits. Provided lay legal advocacy and representation to the Board of Veterans Appeals to veterans and their spouses/families to obtain benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Expert knowledge of 38 CFR - Title 10 Benefits.



Student Veterans of America

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Michigan State Director/Outreach Coordinator/Chapter President

  • Jan 2009 - May 2011

  Collaborated at a grassroots level with other Student Veterans and Student Veteran Leadership at Colleges and Universities within Michigan and throughout the Union. Responsible for growing the student veteran network and chapters from less than a dozen in 2009 to over 42 chapters upon graduation in 2011. Advocated for significant legislation for the betterment of Student Veterans in Michigan and abroad. Collaborated at a grassroots level with other Student Veterans and Student Veteran Leadership at Colleges and Universities within Michigan and throughout the Union. Responsible for growing the student veteran network and chapters from less than a dozen in 2009 to over 42 chapters upon graduation in 2011. Advocated for significant legislation for the betterment of Student Veterans in Michigan and abroad.



University of Michigan-Dearborn

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Veteran Work Study

  • Jan 2009 - May 2011

  Developed the Student Veterans Association and Student Veterans of America (SVA/SVA) Chapter on the campus of University of Michigan-Dearborn. Collaborated with UM Ann Arbor, UM Flint, to lobby the Board of Regents for awareness of Student Veterans and their value to the University through utilization of the Post 911 GI Bill and other benefits. Collaborated with the Chancellor of the University, the Student Veteran education official, and students to identify and enhance the lives of student veterans on campus. Show less



United States Army

• Ft. Drum, NY

• Food Service Sergeant

  • Sep 2004 - Jun 2005



United States Army National Guard

• Michigan

• Food Service Sergeant

  • Jan 1997 - Apr 2003



United States Army

• Schofield Barracks, Hawaii

• Food Service Specialist

  • Jun 1993 - Dec 1996