Highly experienced medical professional with 30 years of exposure in private and government healthcare sectors. Experience includes surgical technologist/first assistant, perioperative management, physician assistant and educator. Critical thinker who performs well under pressure in austere environments. Medical disciplines include general surgery, orthopedics, vascular, trauma, neurology, and emergency medicine. Earned Bachelor of Science degree in Business Adminstration from Methodist University in 2003 (cum laude), and Master of Science Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Heritage University in 2021 (GPA 3.906).

More than 3 decades of meritorious military service including leading a full Combat Support Hospital consisting of 244 troops at the company level. Able to leverage assets and personnel to achieve maximum outcomes, while successfully completing mission objectives. US military educator for yearly Capstone exercise, providing graduating physicians with surgical trauma techniques in a simulated combat environment. Extensive experience briefing Brigade level staff, functioning as senior NCO advisor to the Commanding Officer. Experience in medical logistics, asset management, personnel training and development, executive leadership and medical intelligence (MEDINT).

Former team member at one of the largest Pacific Northwest medical centers, focused on change management, next generation technology (i.e., DaVinci Robotic-assisted surgical cases, just-in-time surgical inventory). Consistently exceeding budget considerations and delivering specialized products to end users in the operating theatre. Training and mentoring skills that produce quality-driven and safety-focused teams to attain a premium level of clinical care. Well versed in technology change management to maintain a competitive advantage and next generation care.

Avid reader and outdoor enthusiast with a keen interest in wilderness medicine, search and rescue, and medical forensics. Helicopter student pilot.