About Me
My background
During my service to the United States in the U.S. Army, I was awarded numerous medals and awards including those of national defense, overseas service ribbons, air assault and airborne badges, Italian and Hungarian airborne badges, and earned the Army’s coveted Ranger qualification training tab. While serving, I was injured while conducting hazardous airborne operations within the country of Kosovo. Sent to Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC) located in Washington DC, I helped to serve WRAMC after the attacks of 9/11. Once my rehabilitation at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center was complete, I was honorably discharged.
Making my home in Brevard County, I have helped with social issues and care for both seniors and elders in the community while working in the field of hospice care. Transitioning my skills to address other community needs, I began a career in education almost a decade ago. Beginning my educational career with Brevard Public Schools, I have since pursued opportunities within the country's largest charter school network and currently serve as an Assistant Principal at Pinecrest Academy Avalon with a specialization in special education. Additionally, I have been an entrepreneur in multiple businesses throughout Brevard County.
My commitment to education has led me to complete my bachelor's in legal studies and master’s in educational leadership from the University of Central Florida. Currently, I am pursuing a doctoral degree in educational leadership. Additionally, to continue service to the United States, I was selected and served to assist the U.S. State Department’s, U.S. Embassy in Georgetown, advancing U.S. diplomatic objectives through social media efforts.
Within the community I have fulfilled my civic duty having served on the Titusville Board of Adjustment and Appeals, as a member of Rotary International, the Titusville Chamber of Commerce, Board member of Idignity, President Greater Titusville Renaissance, Vice President of Collegiate Veterans Society Cocoa campus, proudly volunteered with Honor Flight helping escort WWII veterans to Washington D.C, served as the Vice Mayor for the City of Titusville. and was recently appointed in 2023 to represent District 3 on the Cocoa City Council I am inspired daily by my Wife, the former Heather Martine, our five children, and grandchild..
My top issues
1. Rebuilding economic opportunity to support lifetime residency within the City of Cocoa.
2. Safety and security for all our citizens through aggressive policies that strengthen our emergency services
3. Reduction of cost of living expenses brought on by government spending.
My involvement
As a leader, I believe that you must be willing to listen to and act on behalf of the constituents you represent. As such, I hope that my transformative leadership embodied with a servant's heart, supported by the courage to stand up for our district in the face of adversity will continue to guide the journey we take together as I continue on with the honor of representing the constituents of district 3.