I was born in Indiana but grew up in Corpus Christi Texas and West Monroe Louisiana.
I joined the Navy in 1991 and served 20 years before retiring from active duty. During my time in the Navy I earned 8 Navy Achievement Medals, 4 Good Conduct medals, as well as medals from Operation Red Crown (former Yugoslavia), Operation Enduring Freedom, and the Global War on terrorism (North Arabian Gulf).
I currently live and work in Jacksonville Florida with my wife of 33 years. Our 24 year old daughter has completed her Bachelors in Astrophysics, Masters in Data Science and currently pursuing her PhD in Physics.
After returning to civilian life I earned my Degree from Saint Leo University and I am employed as an Engineering Controls Technician at SERMC Mayport, FL.
I am a Master Mason and member of J. Wendell Fargis Masonic Lodge #356 F&AM, Neptune Beach, FL.
I like coffee and spending time with my family. In my free time I enjoy fixing stuff, learning new technologies, tinkering with Raspberry Pi, Arduino and playing golf.
I am aslo a beginner in Stoicism.
