Columbia County High School, Class of 1962; Attended Lake City Community College, General Studies; State of Florida Commission on Criminal Justice Standards and Training – Basic Recruit Certificate; FDLE Chief Executive Seminar, Class 44; Criminal Justice Training Academy, Sniper Course; K-9 Team Certification.

Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, 1985–2015: served in various roles including Patrol Deputy, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, and Major (Chief Deputy); Commander of multiple divisions such as Criminal Division, Patrol, School Resource, Court House Security, Civil Division, and Drug Task Force; Reserve Officer, 2015–2021; SWAT Commander; Special Response Team (Sniper), Dive Team Commander, K-9 Unit Supervisor. Provided protection for FSU Coach Bobby Bowden.

Medal of Distinction for Distinguished Service (2nd Highest Award for Valor); Medal of Valor (Highest Award for Valor); 1990 V.F.W. Officer of the Year; Certificate of Appreciation, Sheriff Owens; Silver Star Society Award (15+ years of support to Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranches); Boys’ Club of Columbia County, Certificate of Appreciation; Fraternal Order of Police, Florida State Lodge, Nomination for Officer of the Year Award; Lake City Masonic Lodge No. 27, Member; Athens Baptist Church Trustee, 2002–2022; Member, Athens Baptist Church Cemetery Committee; Member, FSU Football Coach Bobby Bowden Protection Detail; SWAT Team Sniper and Special Response Team, Certified Sniper; DEA, FDLE, FBI, and FSA certified in numerous law enforcement and tactical courses.