--Masters Degree in Public Administration, 1996

WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY, Lubbock, Texas

--Bachelor of Science - 1989

--Double Major: Occupational Education with Specialization in Fire Science Investigation

--and Enforcement; Criminal Justice.

SOUTH PLAINS COLLEGE, Lubbock, Texas

--Associate in Applied Science Law Enforcement Technology - 1989

WEST TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY, Canyon, Texas

WESTERN TEXAS COLLEGE, Snyder, Texas

Certifications

Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (Master Level), issued by the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management, Certification #5893

Certified Emergency Manager (one of 211 in the U.S. when received in 1993) issued by the National Coordinating Council on Emergency Management. Lifetime Certification

Master Fire Fighter Certification issued by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection Personnel Standards and Education

Intermediate Fire Instructor Certification, issued by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection Personnel Standards and Education

Hazardous Materials Response Team Specialist, issued by the National Fire Academy

Hazardous Materials Technician, issued by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection Personnel Standards and Education

Field Safety Representative (FSR), #93152, issued by the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission

OSHA 40-Hour Health and Safety Course for Hazardous Waste Operations (HAZWOPER).

PADI Open-water SCUBA dive certification

SPECIALTY SCHOOLS

Chemistry of Hazardous Materials National Fire Academy/Texas A&M University

National Incident Management System (NIMS) FEMA

Tactical Considerations of Hazardous Materials National Fire Academy

Hazardous Materials Control School for Fire Fighters Texas A&M University

Recognition and Identification of Hazardous Materials Texas A&M University

Recognition and Identification of Hazardous Materials (Train the Trainer) Texas A&M University

Tank Truck Rollover School (Hazardous Materials) Texas A&M University

Radiological Response Team School (Hazardous Materials) Texas Health Department

Incident Command Texas A&M University

High rise Rope and Rescue Texas A&M University

Bomb School Lubbock County Sheriff's Department

Arson and Bomb School South Plains Association of Governments

Basic Narcotics School Texas Department of Public Safety/Lubbock County Sheriff's Department

Methods of Teaching Fire Service Subjects Texas A&M University

Arson For Profit U.S. Treasury A.T.F.

Initial Response To Hazardous Materials Incidents: Basic Concepts National Fire Academy/Texas A&M University

Initial Response to Hazardous Materials Incidents: Concept Implementation National Fire Academy/Texas A&M University

Local Emergency Planning Committee Training Seminars (4) E.P.A./Texas Department of Health

Computer Aided Management of Emergency Operations (CAMEO)

Safety and Health Decision - Making for Managers - E.P.A.

Terrorism in Texas - Texas Department of Public Safety Division of Emergency Management

EXPERIENCE

AB DEFENSE SYSTEMS, LLC. Minden, NV. September 2005 to Present

--Serve as Operating Manager of a company dedicated to research and development of technologically advanced programs specializing in defense and law enforcement solutions.

LUBBOCK FIRE DEPARTMENT, Lubbock, TX.January 1978 to May 2007

Retired at the rank of District Chief in fire suppression, having supervised personnel during both routine and emergency situations. Was responsible for fire fighting/hazardous materials tactics and personnel safety. Served as member of both the Lubbock Fire Department Dive Team and the Lubbock Fire Department Hazardous Materials Response Team. Served as the liaison between the fire department and University Medical Center Children's Burn Center, including working with burned children during their annual summer camp. Past assignments included Emergency Operations Program Coordinator with the responsibility of developing, in conjunction with Emergency Management, emergency preparedness plans for the City of Lubbock/Lubbock County/and the Lubbock County Local Emergency Planning Committee. Developed, trained, and currently serve as the Hazardous Materials Specialist on the Lubbock Fire Department Hazardous Materials Response Team. This included writing justifications and developing specifications for all associated equipment, in addition to researching governmental regulations pertaining to hazardous materials response and ensuring departmental compliance. I was reassigned to Administration for eleven years during budget season, to do the bulk of the preparation work on the $13 million Fire Department budget, including strategic planning, goals and objectives development, and special projects. Other past assignments include Hazardous Materials Response Team Coordinator, Command Assistant, Chief of the Training Division, Captain of the Fire Training Division, Fire Suppression Captain, Fire Suppression Lieutenant, Equipment Operator, Fire Fighter, and Certified as a Peace Officer/Arson Investigator for the Lubbock Fire Marshal's Office.

AN ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FIRM,January 1995 to September 2005

Was one of three founders of a corporation, specializing in environmental and construction. Served as Principal and Senior Vice President. The company was fortunate enough to be involved in the reconstruction efforts of the Pentagon after the 9/11 attack. I was a member of the initial team that went to the scene days after the attack and helped secure the contract. We also contracted with the United States Drug Enforcement Agency to disassemble and dispose of, clandestine labs, including meth labs. I served as the Hazardous Materials Specialist for the team, as well as helping disassemble many sophisticated labs, including those with explosives. I traveled frequently to supervise jobs, marketing, or to service various client needs.

COMPLIANCE SERVICES GROUP, INC. Lubbock, TX. 1993 to 1997

Served as a regulatory and safety specialist, working closely with clients regarding regulatory compliance and safety management; including hazard communications, chemical safety, health and safety management, firefighting, hazard control design and verification, and safety training/education. Primary responsibility centered around environmental compliance, including hazardous waste stream identification and evaluation; Notices of Registration; Solid Waste Management Unit Identification and Documentation; Hazardous Waste Summaries; Tier 2 reports; and Toxic Release Inventory reports. Additional experience includes Industrial Hygiene Sampling; Indoor Air Quality Sampling; and extensive Code Searches involving, among others, Uniform Fire Code, Uniform Building Code, and NFPA, to assist clients in understanding how they are regulated and what ramifications or impacts these regulations or standards will have on their specific needs.

PRIVATE CONSULTANT Sept. 1993 to March 1994

Served as a consultant to a privately owned hazardous materials emergency response, cleanup, transportation, and disposal company. Functioned as a hazardous materials response team leader at uncontrolled releases, writing policies and procedures as related to emergency response, pre planning, mitigation, and training. Also conducted training seminars for their employees.

CANYON FIRE DEPARTMENT, Canyon, TX.1976 to 1978

Volunteer Fire Fighter, lived in the fire station while attending West Texas State University. Duties involved assignment to the Rescue Squad and the initial responding fire engine. Held Emergency Care Attendant (the step below EMT) certification during this time.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

2007 - Serve as the Training Officer for the Lake Alan Henry Volunteer Fire Department

1996 - 1997 Served as Chairman of Lubbock County's Local Emergency Planning Committee

1993 - 1996 Served as Vice Chairman of Lubbock County's Local Emergency Planning Committee, as well as serving on related subcommittees

1995 - 1996 Served as City of Lubbock liaison to the Reese Air Force Base Redevelopment Committee, Environmental Sub-Committee (formed due to base closing)

1992 - Served on the committee to redesign the training curriculum for Texas A&M University's Hazardous Materials Control School

1991 - 1996 Instructor for Texas A&M University's Hazardous Materials Control School

1991 - Served as an Assessor for the Little Rock Arkansas Fire Department during their promotional process for Captains

1989 - 1990 Chairman of the Advisory Board of South Plains College, Fire Technology, Lubbock, Texas

1988 - 1995 Taught Fire / Hazardous Materials classes for various outside entities, such as: South Plains Association of Government, South Plains College, Law Enforcement Division, Lubbock County Sheriff's Department, City of Plainview, TX., Fire Department, Texas A&M University Extension Service, Lubbock Area Fire and Conference.

COMMENDATIONS

Recipient of the Downtown Kiwanis Club's Firefighter of the Year award 1993

Received Commendation from the Lubbock City Council for Performance Above and Beyond the Call of Duty (one of five issued in the history of the department) Nov. 1984.

PUBLISHED ARTICLES

1994 New Mexico Conference on the Environment Journal of Proceedings "Compliance Under the Community Right-to-Know Act".

1995 American Energy Week Conference & Exhibition Conference Papers "Compliance Under the Community Right-to-Know Act".