I have a diverse educational background. I went through a variety of training in the Marine Corps, from special weapons, hand-to-hand, and combat training to a variety of avionics and specialized electronics schools. After the Marine Corps, I completed my bachelor’s degree in three and a half years, while working full time and volunteering. I have also studied both theology and psychology on the graduate level in both the United States and Canada.

I have a well-rounded occupational and volunteer background, and as a former Marine, focused and driven to be the best in all that I do. In addition to fulfilling my childhood goal of being a Marine, I also worked within a non-profit setting, serving with both youth and administration. In my capacity as a pastor, I worked with teenage children from varying backgrounds and socio-economic conditions. I have also coached basketball at the middle school and varsity level. In addition to my work with youth, I also oversaw many administrative elements of the non-profit as well as a multi-million dollar building project from fundraising, design, and financial management. I was a founding member of Triangle Mended Little Hearts (TMLH), a support group based out of Duke Children’s Hospital, for parents and caregivers of children who have a congenital heart defect.