Faculty

Education & Training

• M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Naval Postgraduate School, 2007
• B.S., Naval Architecture, United States Naval Academy, 1999

Professional Experience

• Department of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, USNA
  • Associate Department Chair, 2019-present
  • Master Instructor, 2010-2013
• Naval Postgraduate School
  
  • Program Officer, 2016-2019
• Engineering Duty Officer - 2004-present
  • Frigate Program Office (PMS 515) - Principal Assistant Program Manager for Warfare Systems Engineering, 2015-2016.
  • LCS Fleet Introduction and Sustainment (PMS 505) - Deputy Principal Assistant Program Manager for Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Acquisition Logistics, 2013-2015.
  • Supervisor of Shipbuilding - Aircraft Carrier New Construction Assistant Project Officer - USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) Project, 2007-2010.
• Surface Warfare Officer - 1999-2004
  • USS Whirlwind - Executive Officer, 2003-2004.
  • Destroyer Squadron 26 - Training Officer, 2002-2003.
  • USS Chosin - Main Propulsion Officer, 2000-2002.

Professional Memberships & Qualifications

• Qualified Surface Warfare Officer
• Qualified Engineering Officer of the Watch
• Qualified Engineering Duty Officer (Restricted Line)
• Defense Acquisition Professional Community Member
• DAWIA Level 3 Qualification - Production Quality Management
• DAWIA Level 3 Qualification – Program Management
• Member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers

Awards

• Military Decorations
  • Navy Meritorious Service Medal (two awards)
  • Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (three awards)
  • Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (four awards)
  • Pacific Fleet Junior Ship Handler of the Year