Instructor Curriculum Vitae
Education
Sam Houston State University Huntsville, Texas
Master’s Public Administration (MPA) December 2024
West Texas A&M University Canyon, Texas
B.A.A.S. Emergency Management December 2022
Summa cum laude
Lamar Institute of Technology Beaumont, Texas
A.A.S. Criminal Justice August 2021
University of Houston Houston, Texas
Certified Public Manager (CPM) Anticipated Completion Date April 2027
Certified Public Manager Designation
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service College Station, Texas
Fire Service Chief Executive Officer (FSCEO) October 2026
Fire Service FSCEO Designation
Texas Fire Chief Academy San Marcos, Texas
Chief Fire Executive (CFE) October 2025
Fire Service CFE Designation
NFPA 1021 Fire Officer IV Houston, Texas
Texas Commission of Fire Protection April 2026
Lamar Institute of Technology Beaumont, Texas
Regional Police Academy December 2009
Certified/Licensed Texas Peace Officer (Police Officer)
Lamar Institute of Technology Beaumont, Texas
Regional Fire Academy May, 2004
Certified/Licensed Structure Firefighter I &II
Lamar Institute of Technology Beaumont, Texas
Emergency Medical Technician December 2003
Teaching Experience
Lamar State College Orange: August 2025-Present
Significant Publications
None
Professional Experience
Port Arthur Fire Department/Fire Marshal
Arson and Explosives Investigator
January 2025-Present
Certifications
Certifications/Training
¨ Certified Master Structure Firefighter
¨ Certified Master Fire Inspector
¨ Certified Master Marine Firefighter
¨ Certified Master Peace Officer
¨ Certified Emergency Medical Technician
¨ Certified Fire/Arson Investigator
¨ Certified Fire Inspector & Code Enforcement
¨ Certified Fire Officer I
¨ Certified Fire Officer II
¨ Certified Fire Officer III
¨ Certified Fire Officer IV
¨ Certified Hazardous Materials Incident Commander
¨ Certified Investigative Interviewing & Advanced Interrogation
¨ Certified Instructor I (TCFP)
¨ Certified Law enforcement Instructor
¨ Certified Airboat Operator
¨ Certified Bomb/Booby trap Tech
¨ Certified Pre-Blast/Blast/Post Blast Investigator
¨ Certified Pre-Blast/Blast/Post Blast Instructor
¨ Certified S.W.A.T Operator
¨ Certified Canine Handler
¨ Advanced Fire Analysis Utilizing Failure Analysis & Analytical Tools
¨ Fire Modeling/Evidence Documentation, Collection and Preservation
¨ Juvenile Fire setter Intervention Specialist
¨ Maritime Counter-Improvised Explosive Device Awareness, Mitigation and Defense
¨ Advanced Post Blast Investigation Training
¨ Arc Mapping Fire Investigation
¨ Awareness/Recognition of Bombs & Explosive Devices
¨ All-Hazards Preparedness
¨ National Odor Recognition Testing (EOD K9 AFT)
¨ Advanced Improvised Explosive Devices and Terrorist Activities
¨ Homemade Explosives – Awareness, Recognition and Response
¨ Unified Regional Response to a Complex Coordinated Terrorist Attack
¨ Armored Vehicle Tactics
¨ Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT)