THE VETERAN
24 Years of Service
Enlistment
Air Force Active Duty
Entered active duty service in the United States Air Force, beginning a 24-year career in defense operations and acquisitions.
Top 2%
Senior Master Sergeant
Promoted to Senior Master Sergeant — a rank achieved by only 2% of Airmen. Managed teams of up to 219 members and acquisitions up to $250M.
2023
Transition to Public Service
Elected to the Burlington School Committee. Applied military discipline and acquisition expertise to school district governance.
Bronze Star Recipient
The Bronze Star Medal is awarded for heroic or meritorious achievement in a combat zone. Receiving this honor four times wasn't about individual glory; it was recognition of what a team can accomplish when everyone commits to the mission.
That same commitment to excellence, that same refusal to accept mediocrity, is what I bring to every challenge. Whether coordinating complex projects or advocating for better schools, the standard remains the same: mission success.
24 Years of Active Duty
Over two decades of military service teaches you things that can't be learned in a classroom. Discipline. Accountability. The ability to make tough decisions under pressure. The understanding that leadership means taking responsibility, not assigning blame.
My military career included deployments to combat zones, leadership of diverse teams, and management of critical operations where failure was not an option. These experiences forged a leadership style built on integrity, preparation, and decisive action.
Enhancing District Operations
School districts are complex organizations with multi-million dollar budgets, thousands of employees, and the future of our children at stake. They deserve the same level of operational excellence that the military demands.
I'm bringing proven methodologies for resource allocation, performance measurement, and accountability to our school board. No more waste. No more excuses. Just results-oriented leadership that puts students first.