A grief counselor with expertise in helping clients learn to cope with the death and dying process, depression, suicidal ideations and traumatic experiences. He has more than 30 years of expertise in trauma and emergency medicine through innovative pre-hospital techniques. Currently he is employed by AseraCare Hospice. After Serving 24 years in the United States Army as a Medic, he graduated from Austin Peay State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and a Masters in Social Work from Western Kentucky University, with honors. He is a member of the Phi Alpha Honor Society, Phi Chi Honor Society, and the Medallion Honor Society. He is also a member of Leadership Clarksville. He has been on the Disproportionate Minority Contact Task Force for almost 10 years. He also has volunteered on the board of directors for Soldiers and Families Embraced (vice president), and for the Montgomery County Veterans Coalition. He also volunteers as a basketball coach for Low7Sports, Big Brothers and Big Sisters and Agape Prison Ministry.