I was born in Lock Haven PA on October 24th, 1977. I attended Liberty Curtin Elementary School and graduated from Lock Haven High School in 1996. After High School, I worked several jobs before joining the United States Navy. Upon graduation from Basic Training, I attended Naval Hospital Corps School in Great Lakes, IL, and was a member of class 97240. I worked at Branch Medical Clinic 237 and the Emergency Medical Services department. I then served with First Marine Division with 3rd Battalion 5th Marines and 1st Battalion 5th Marines. During my service with the Marines I deployed to Okinawa Japan 2001 and Operation Iraqi Freedom 2003. In 2005 I reported to Multi-National Security Transition Command Iraq as an idependentaugmentee, in support of Iraqi Freedom, where I instructed new Iraqi soldiers on security and medical procedures. I returned from Iraq to the Branch Clinic in Mechanicsburg, PA. I then transferred to Naval Hospital Corps School to be an instructor.
Education and Awards
Masters Degree Health Sciences and Emergency and Disaster Management
Bachelor of Science Health Professions
Recipient of Bronze Star with "V"
Combat Meritorious promotion
