- Phone:
- (317) 274-0857
- Email:
- future@iu.edu
- Campus:
- IU Indianapolis
About me
I served in the United States Air Force and separated honorably after 14 1/2 years of service. During this time, I lived in Japan for 3 years, England for 6 years, and Germany for 5 years. I also deployed to Kuwait in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and went on several temporary duty deployments. I worked as a mechanic on jet engines (C-130, F-15, C-17, C-5), as well as a professional military education instructor. During my military service, I obtained two associate degrees and my bachelor’s in organizational leadership. The past two years I worked for the Department of the Air Force as a Faculty Development Program Manager and instructor. I completed my Master’s in Human Resources with a specialization in Project Management in 2024 through Colorado State University Global. I enjoy disc golf, camping, video and board games. I’m a proud grandfather and have two mini long-hair dachshunds that always bring smiles.
Why I chose IU Indianapolis
I have been working in adult education for the past 2 years and knew I wanted to continue. While my previous career path focused on instructor and collegiate credentialing, I wanted to pursue something focused on students and human resources. The position for Employer Relations Consultant opened and I applied. I am looking forward to expanding my repertoire and serving students and supervisors.
My first college work experience
I moved from Washington state to Montana to attend college at Montana Tech in 2006. This was my first major move and was intimidating. I was able to secure full-time temporary janitorial employment at the school. However, once the school year began, my position was no longer needed. I found part-time work at a tire service center and that aligned with the degree I was pursuing, automotive. The people I worked with and met were great and it taught me a lot about my own capabilities.