Biography

A proud U.S. Army veteran, he served on Active Duty from 1987 to 1991 with the 101st Airborne Division, assigned to 3/327th Infantry as a Squad Leader, 11C Mortars. During this time, he participated in Operation Desert Storm, his qualifying service for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

He continued his service in the National Guard from 1991 to 1995 with 1/178th, 33rd Infantry Brigade, again serving as a Squad Leader in 11C Mortars.

He joined the Veterans of Foreign Wars in 2018 and has been an active and dedicated member ever since.

Positions Held – Arizona District 4

• Commander (CMDR)

• Senior Vice Commander (SVC)

• Junior Vice Commander (JVC)

• Quartermaster

Positions Held – Post 3513

• Senior Vice Commander

• Junior Vice Commander

• Quartermaster

• Adjutant

• Judge Advocate

• Service Officer

• Trustee

• Community Chair

• Voice of Democracy / Patriot’s Pen Chair

His leadership within the VFW reflects a strong commitment to veterans, community involvement, and mentorship at every level of the organization.

On Military Service

When speaking about his military service, he considers himself fortunate to have been a soldier and to have experienced a life that only a few will ever truly understand.

Not many people can say they’ve had a tank roll over them, thrown live hand grenades, operated million-dollar weapon systems, flown in helicopters just feet above the tree line banking through canyons, rappelled from buildings and aircraft, jumped out of airplanes, navigated miles of rugged terrain with only a compass and topographical map, or jumped sand dunes in a Humvee in a foreign country.

But beyond the training and experiences, what stands out most is the camaraderie — the unbreakable bond shared between soldiers who trained, served, and stood together. It is that brotherhood that continues to shape his commitment to serving veterans today.