I am a strategy-focused, executive leader of integrity with over thirty-three years of combined federal, public, private, and nonprofit leadership experience in education, government and non-profit institutions. I have extensive experience in Higher Education in both Student Affairs and Academics including, Executive Director of Pre-College and TRIO programs, and Assistant Director of Multicultural Affairs. I am currently the Dean of the Business and Management Academic and Career Pathway and have served as an Associate Dean, Director of Education Services, Full-time and Adjunct Faculty, Faculty Chair, and Academic Advisor.

I also have additional higher education and military experience including Executive Officer and Commander, Executive Director/Administrator, Human Resources Director, Leadership Development, Diversity Consultant, Trainer and Facilitator.

In summary, I have extensive experience building alliances, facilitating and leading change and strategic initiatives, and developing and leading high-performance teams in a collaborative effort towards excellence in achieving uncommon results through strategic initiatives. I am a gifted and dynamic facilitator, trainer and consultant demonstrating the exceptional ability to teach, coach, mentor and facilitate learning among peers, superiors and subordinates.

Education:

Ph.D. - Global Leadership and Change, Tiffin University, projected summer 2024 Master of Science, Strategic Studies, U.S. Army Senior Service College

Master of Divinity, Regent University

Master of Science, Organizational Leadership & Quality, Business, Marian University Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Communication, & Business, Carroll University

Personal:

As the son of an Army veteran born in Frankfurt Germany, and a long-serving member of the military myself, I have lived abroad and in a variety of places. I consider the Midwest home, and love the Midwestern values. I grew up in one of the poorest zip codes in Milwaukee, Wisconsin - 53206. I am a first generation college student and the first in my family to attend and graduate college. I have three beautiful children and three amazing grandchildren. I absolutely love my family. I have more than 33 years of service in the United States Army, including two tours overseas to Korea and Afghanistan. I currently serve as the co-champion for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs and midwest region 5 (eight-state region). I am also the first African American male to both graduate from and command the Wisconsin Military Academy. I love learning, reading, teaching, exercising, and playing with my two youngest sons and three granddaughters. I love serving and being part of great teams that make a difference in the lives of others. I love family, faith, and I cherish life, especially after surviving a combat tour overseas.