Professional Bio

Degrees

  • Ph.D., Organization Management and Leadership, Capella University, 2008
  • Master of Science in Management, Human Resources Management, Tarleton State University, 2004
  • Bachelor of Business Administration, Columbia College, 2002

Professional Credentials & Memberships

  • Certified Behavioral Consultant, Institute for Motivational Living, DISC system
  • Senior Professional in Human Resource Management (SPHR)
  • Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), National Chapter
  • Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), Colorado State Chapter

 

Academic Experience

  • Regis University, Assistant Professor of Management, Program Coordinator for the Human Resource Management specialization, 2011-present
  • Tarleton State University, Assistant Professor, Human Resources & Organizational Development, 2009-present
  • Columbia College, Adjunct Business Management (Human Resources) Professor, 2003-present

Professional Experience

  • U.S. Navy, Regional Human Resource Manager/Master Chief Petty Officer, 1999-2003
  • National Reserve Recruiting Area South, Command Master Chief, 1999-2003
  • U.S. Navy, Command Master Chief, 1998-2003

Research & Scholarship

Research Interests

  • Student behaviors as they relate to leadership and international studies

Community Involvement & Service

  • Served in the U.S. Navy for 24 years, retired as Master Chief Petty Officer