Since 1995, I have served as a member of emergency services operations and training across the United States and world. This included time with the United States Air Force, United States Department of Defense, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, State of Wyoming, and State of Washington. Over the years, I gained a passion for worker and first responder safety that carries me through to this day. 

While many careers are dangerous by nature, setting clear expectations, properly training, reducing risk where possible, and striving for continual improvement within an organization's safety culture will routinely reduce the number of injuries, illnesses, and incidents. 

Some of my endeavors:

• Certified Safety and Health Officer (CSHO)

  • United States Department of Labor

  • Wyoming OSHA (Safety Consultation)

  • Washington Department of Labor and Industries (Safety Compliance)

• Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST)

  • Board of Certified Safety Professionals.

• Accident/Incident Investigator

  • United States Forest Service - Facilitated Learning Analysis

  • United States Department of Interior - Serious Accident Investigation

  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Advanced Accident Investigation

• Department of Defense, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, State of Wyoming, State of Washington

  • Incident Commander, Park Ranger, Fire Investigator, Fire Officer, Fire Instructor, Driver/Operator, Emergency Medical Technician

Volunteer service has been an important part of my career, including over 12 years volunteer service with:

• Fire departments in Washington, North Dakota, and Wyoming

• American Red Cross and American Safety and Health Institute

  • First Aid, CPR, AED Instruction