State Certified Police Officer – 1976
Cedar Point Police Department – 1976-1979
Sandusky Police Department- 1979-2007
Promoted to Sergeant 1985
Promoted to Lieutenant 1990
Promoted to Captain 1998
Promoted to Assistant Chief 1999
Retired Sandusky Police Department January 17, 2007
Chief of Police Swanton Police Department November 2, 2009
Chief of Police Monroeville Police Department February 28, 2011
Education
Associate Degree Police Science-Terra Community College
B.A. Public Safety Management Cleveland State University
M.S. Criminal Justice Administration Tiffin University
Police Executive Leadership College-P.L.E.C.
Certified Law Enforcement Executive-C.L.E.E.
Command Officers Development Course, University of Louisville, Southern Police Institute
Awards
1984 Police Officer of the Year
1988 Distinguished Service Award
1991 Unit Citation for Bravery
1996 Distinguished Service Award Oak leaf cluster