
Firefighter - Fire Marshal
Certified Peer Coach – Healing The Hero
Trauma Resiliency Protocol – Peer Rescue | The Jesus Protocol
A Long Island native, I spent 40 years in New Hampshire and Maine before moving to Southwest Florida five years ago. With a career rooted in servant leadership, I served as a firefighter, fire marshal, and public education officer early on, later transitioning to executive roles like Vice President & COO for a defense contractor. I’ve also been a U.S. Navy Terminal Leave Employment Counselor, aiding transitioning service members. Now semi-retired, I volunteer and coach, focusing on supporting veterans and first responders. Holding a B.A. in Organizational Development and an A.S. in Fire Science, I draw inspiration from my WWII veteran father-in-law, a tank driver whose legacy fuels my passion for service, family, and storytelling.