Professional Training
Marshall University
- Associate Degree Applied Sciences
W.Va. State Police Academy
- Cadet Trooper 1993 Graduate
- Forensic Science Crime Scene Investigation
- Handgun/Shotgun Day/Night Fire
- Advanced Accident Investigation
W.Va. Division of Health Secondary Breath Analysis
W.Va. Department of Public Safety
- Radar Operation
- Accident Investigation Level II
U.S. Department of Transportation
- Commercial Vehicle Drug Interdiction
Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Interview and Interrogation
- Computer Crimes
- Financial Crimes
- Stress Management in Law Enforcement
Crime Justice Institute Domestic Drug Highway Interdiction
Criminal Justice Institute Domestic Drug Interdiction
Graduate of Univ. of North Florida IPTM DUI Instructors Course
Law Enforcement Television Network Occupant Protection
Retired W.Va. State Police Sergeant - 2001

Military Recognition
U.S. Army
- Kuwait Liberation Medal
- Accommodation Medal
- 6 Army Achievement Medals
- 3 Bronze-Star Combat Service Ribbon

Other Awards
American Legion 1997 Trooper of the Year
Beckley Newspaper 1995 Father of the Year
W.Va. Commission on Drunk Driving 2000-2001 Co-Coordinator
W.Va. State Police: 6 Senior Staff Letters on Accommodation

Professional Training
Emergency Management Institute Certification, "FEMA" National Institute Management System [NIMS] IS-00700
National Domestic Preparedness Coalition Certification, Homeland Security Comprehensive Assessment, HLS-CAM 002-03
Louisiana State University Certification Law Enforcement Response to Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents
West Virginia University Certification, Hazardous Material Operations
West Virginia University Certification, Aircraft Tactical Training
West Virginia Office of Emergency Services, Counter Terrorism Workshop [WV852]
W.Va. State Police Certificaton, Instructor Development
Northwestern University Certification, Supervision of Police Personnel
Governors Committee on Crime and Delinquency Instructors Certificate
Smith & Wesson Firearms Instructor: Pistol, Tactical Pistol, Rifle, Tactical Rifle, Shotgun, Tactical Shotgun
Smith & Wesson Armorer's Certification
K-9 Trainer/Instructor/Handler
Highway Interdiction Officer/Instructor
Accident Reconstructon Level 1 Certification
West Virginia State Police Tactical Team Member [SRT]

Professional Recognition
West Virginia State Police Life Saving Award
West Virginia State Police Meritorious Service Award
West Virginia State Police Exemplary Service Award
Veterans of Foreign Wars Life Saving Award
West Virginia State Police Achievement Award

Education
Associate in Applied Science in Police Science - Marshall University
Bachelor of Science in Travel Industry Management
Bachelor of Science in Education

Professional Training
US Dept of Justice Investigative and Surveillance Technology Initiative
US Dept of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration
US Dept of Justice Task Force Commanders School
US Dept of Justice Drug Task Force Officer's Training
Operating Engineers National Hazmat Program Asbestos Awareness Program
Criminal Justice Institute Multi-jurisdictional Counter Drug Task Force Training
US Dept of Justice Election Fraud Trainig Course
The Southern Police Institute Dept of Justice Administration Advanced Homicide Seminar
WV State Police Advanced Accident Investigation
WV State Police Academy 1994 Graduate
WV State Police Academy Forensic Science Crime Scene Investigations
WV State Police Handgun/Shotgun Day/Night Fire - Master Qualified
Virginia State Police Drug Diversion School Certificate of Accomplishment
WV Dept of Public Safety Radar Operator
Federal Bureau of Investigation Interview and Interrogation
WV Division of Health Secondary Breath Analysis Operator/Instructor
Office for Domestic Preparedness Law Enforcement Response to WMD Incidents: Awareness Level
US Dept of Justice Certificate of Training DNA Seminar
Operation Safe Schools "Adopt a School Program" for Marsh Fork Elementary
Operation Safe Schools "Adopt a School Program: for Sherman High School
Accuquest Basic Investigative Technique Course
Advanced and Complex Homicide Investigation Training
Narcotics Commander Leadership School
Call Analysis Training Seminar
Retired WV State Police Sergeant - 2009

Other
Trident Drug and Violent Crime Task Force Evidence Control Officer 1999-2000
Greenbrier County Drug and Violent Crime Task Force Commander 2000-2003
Sergeant WV District 6, Troop 8 Bureau of Criminal Investigations
WV State Police: 4 Senior Staff Letters of Accommodation