SOURCE OF COMMISSIONED SERVICE ROTC
EDUCATIONAL DEGREES
Tuskegee University - BS - Agribusiness Education
Grand Valley State University - MS - Educational Leadership
United States Army War College - MSS - Strategic Studies
MILITARY SCHOOLS ATTENDED
Infantry Officer Basic Course
Field Artillery Captain's Career Course
United States Army War College
1ST IO Command (Land), Army Cyberspace Operations Planner Course
Joint Domestic Operations Course (NORTHCOM)
Maneuver Center of Excellence, Maneuver Pre-Command Course
Dual Status Commanders Course (NORTHCOM)
Harvard University, Leadership in Homeland Security
Joint Task Force Commanders Course (NORTHCOM)
Army Senior Leader Development Seminar (SLDS)
Generals, Flag Officers and Ambassadors Course
FOREIGN LANGUAGE(S) None Recorded
| PROMOTIONS |
DATE OF APPOINTMENT |
| 2LT |
16 Oct 91 |
| 1LT |
15 Oct 94 |
| CPT |
26 May 98 |
| MAJ |
27 Jun 02 |
| LTC |
8 Feb 07 |
| COL |
25 Sep 13 |
| BG |
1 Jun 19 |
| FROM |
TO |
ASSIGNMENT |
| Jul 20 |
Present |
Special Assistant to the DARNG, Arlington, Virginia |
| Jun 19 |
Jun 20 |
Chief of Staff, Kosovo Forces, Pristina, Kosovo |
| Apr 18 |
May 19 |
Director of Joint Staff, Joint Force Headquarters, Virgin Islands Army National Guard, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands |
| Oct 16 |
Mar 18 |
Brigade Commander, 63rd Troop Command, Belmont Michigan Army National Guard, Lansing, Michigan |
| Sep 15 |
Oct 16 |
Advisor to the BG of the Armed Forces of Liberia, Joint Force Headquarters (Forward), OPERATION ONWARD LIBERTY, Monrovia, Liberia |
| Aug 14 |
Sep 15 |
Director of Information Management, G/J6, Joint Force Headquarters, Michigan Army National Guard, Lansing, Michigan |
| Jul 14 |
Aug 14 |
Chief of the Joint Staff, Joint Force Headquarters, Michigan Army National Guard, Lansing, Michigan |
| Oct 13 |
Jul 14 |
Director of Information Management, G/J6, Joint Force Headquarters, Michigan Army National Guard, Lansing, Michigan |
| Sep 13 |
Oct 13 |
Brigade Executive Officer, 63rd Troop Command, Michigan Army National Guard, Wyoming, Michigan |
| Sep 12 |
Sep 13 |
Brigade S-2/S-3, 63rd Troop Command, Michigan Army National Guard, Wyoming, Michigan |
| Jun 11 |
Sep 12 |
Mobilization Readiness Division Chief, Operations and Training Division, Joint Force Headquarters, Michigan Army National Guard, Lansing, Michigan |
| Aug 10 |
Jun 11 |
Student, United States Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania |
| Jul 10 |
Aug 10 |
Over-strength Personnel (Resident SSC), Joint Force Headquarters, Michigan Army National Guard, Lansing, Michigan |
| Jul 08 |
Jul 10 |
Recruiting and Retention Commander, Recruiting and Retention Command, Michigan Army National Guard, Lansing, Michigan |
| May 08 |
Jul 08 |
Senior Mentor Infantry Battalion Embedded Training Team, Michigan Army National Guard, Lansing, Michigan |
| Feb 07 |
May 08 |
Senior Mentor Infantry Battalion Embedded Training Team, United States Army Forces Command, Kapisa Province, Afghanistan |
| Jan 07 |
Feb 07 |
Senior Mentor Infantry Battalion Embedded Training Team, Michigan Army National Guard, Lansing, Michigan |
| Nov 06 |
Jan 07 |
Evaluation Branch Chief, Operations and Training Division, Joint Force Headquarters, Michigan Army National Guard, Lansing, Michigan |
| Jul 05 |
Nov 06 |
Mobilization Plans Officer, Operations and Training Division, Joint Force Headquarters, Michigan Army National Guard, Lansing, Michigan |
| May 04 |
Jul 05 |
Training Officer, Operations and Training Division, Joint Force Headquarters, Michigan Army National Guard, Lansing, Michigan |
| Mar 01 |
May 04 |
Operations and Training Officer, Recruiting and Retention, Headquarters State Area Command, Michigan Army National Guard, Lansing, Michigan |
| Aug 99 |
Mar 01 |
Recruiting and Retention Specialist, Recruiting and Retention, Headquarters State Area Command, Michigan Army National Guard, Lansing, Michigan |
| Sep 97 |
Aug 99 |
Battery Commander, Headquarters, First Battalion, 182nd Field Artillery, Michigan Army National Guard, Lansing, Michigan |
| May 97 |
Sep 97 |
Operations Officer, Battery C, First Battalion, 182nd Field Artillery, Michigan Army National Guard, Lansing, Michigan |
| Dec 92 |
May 97 |
Platoon Leader, Battery C, First Battalion, 182nd Field Artillery, Michigan Army National Guard, Lansing, Michigan |
| Apr 92 |
Dec 92 |
Platoon Leader, Detachment 1, Company D, First Battalion, 167th Infantry, Alabama Army National Guard, Lafayette, Alabama |
| Jan 92 |
Apr 92 |
Student, Infantry Officer Basic Course, Fort Benning, Georgia |
| Oct 91 |
Dec 92 |
Platoon Leader, Detachment 1, Company D, First Battalion, 167th Infantry, Alabama Army National Guard, Lafayette, Alabama |
| SUMMARY OF JOINT ASSIGNMENTS |
|
DATE |
GRADE |
| Senior Mentor Infantry Battalion Embedded Training Team, United States Army Forces Command, Kapisa Province, Afghanistan |
|
Feb 07 - May 08 |
Lieutenant Colonel |
| SUMMARY OF OPERATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS |
|
DATE |
GRADE |
| Chief of Staff, Kosovo Forces, Pristina, Kosovo |
|
Jun 19 - Jun 20 |
Brigadier General |
| Advisor to the BG of the Armed Forces of Liberia, Joint Force Headquarters (Forward), OPERATION ONWARD LIBERTY, Monrovia, Liberia |
|
Sep 15 - Oct 16 |
Colonel |
| Senior Mentor Infantry Battalion Embedded Training Team, United States Army Forces Command, Kapisa Province, Afghanistan |
|
Feb 07 - May 08 |
Lieutenant Colonel |
US DECORATIONS AND BADGES
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal
Meritorious Service Medal (with 3 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
Army Commendation Medal
Army Achievement Medal (with 3 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Reserve Components Achievement Medal (with 2 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
National Defense Service Medal (with 1 Bronze Service Star)
Afghanistan Campaign Medal (with 1 Campaign Star)
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with M Device, Gold Hour Glass)
Army Service Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon
North Atlantic Treaty Organization Medal (with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
Michigan Army National Guard Recruiting Ribbon
Michigan Broadsword Service Medal (with 1 Gold Oak Leaf Cluster)
Michigan State War on Terrorism Ribbon
Combat Infantryman Badge
Michigan Outside United States Service Ribbon
Parachutist Badge
Army National Guard Recruiting Badge
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Boy Scouts of America Troop 258, West Michigan Chapter
Grand Rapids Police Chief Advisory Board
Grand Rapids African - American Health Institute Advisory Board
Community Corrections Advisory Board for Kent County
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Iota Pi Chapter
Kentwood Community Church Veterans Program KCCVETS Founding Member
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
2013, GIANTS Walter Core Public Service Award - Grand Rapids Community College
2013, Omega Man of the Year - Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Iota Pi Chapter
2014, Joint Qualified Officer Designation Level III - Office of the Secretary of Defense
2016, Citizen of the Year - Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Iota Pi Chapter
2017, Honorary Game Captain Service Appreciation Award - Early County High School