I grew up in Cherokee, Iowa and joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1995. I spent my four year enlistment in the Infantry with two years of that guarding nuclear weapons. During my time in the Corps, I learned what being a part of something larger than myself meant. The Corps taught me valuable lessons in discipline and leadership that have stayed with me over the years.

After leaving active duty service, I joined the Sioux City Police Department in 2000. I am a Lieutenant responsible for 26 officers and Sergeants assigned to the day shift. During my career, I have had the honor to serve in several different assignments to include Investigations, SWAT, and Crisis Negotiations. I became an officer because I serving the public and not working for a profit. I have learned that you the little things you do in law enforce have a significant impact in improving people’s lives.

After being out of the military for 5 years, I started to miss that kind of work. Luckily for me, there is an amazing Air National Guard unit in my town and enlisted with them. In 2010 I became a commissioned officer and was selected to be the public affairs officers for the 185th Air Refueling Wing. I spent 12 years in that role and found a passion for journalism. I loved being able to tell the public about the amazing work that the men and women of the Iowa Air and Army National Guard were doing.

Public speaking is a skill that I have honed over the years. I have presented information on personal safety, crime prevention, and active killer response to hundreds of people. I am proud to be an instructor of the S.A.V.E. Yourself® program developed by Sheehan Strategic Solutions. I have also partnered with A&K Consulting to produce videos used to train first responders on resiliency and peer support.

Thank you for taking the time to learn a little bit about me. I would be happy to discuss how I can I can facilitate your success whether it is producing a media product or speaking at your event.

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For information on peer support and resiliency training for first responders, visit A&K Consulting at https://www.a-kconsulting.net.