Accomplishments and Qualifications
- Bachelors of Science (Forestry)- Texas A&M University.
- International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) member.
- IAFC -Wildland Fire Policy Committee Representative.
- IAFC-Fire Rescue International Program Planning Committee Representative.
- Represent Local Government on National Wildland Coordinating Group (NWCG), Incident Positions and Standards Committee.
- Elected Vice Chair of NM Counties Fire and Emergency Mangers Affiliate, served four years.
- Appointed by two governors to serve on NM Wildland Fire Planning Task Force.
- Graduate of Leadership New Mexico.
- Graduate Leadership San Juan.
- Graduate of Inaugural NM Public Servant Leadership Program.
- Served as Chair of Statewide Crosswalk Committee.
- Adjunct Fire Instructor for San Juan College.
- Red Card Qualified as an Incident Commander Type III, Operations Section Chief Type 1, Division Group Supervisor, Agency Representative, Task Force Leader, Strike Team Leader-Engines/Crews, Engine Boss, Firing Boss and Faller 2.
- IFSAC Firefighter 1 and 2.
- NM EMS First Responder qualified.
- Certified National Wildland Fire Training Instructor.
- Certified Open Water Diver.
- NM Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).