Born and raised locally in Indiana

2008 – Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Graduate – 08-174 “D” Squad Leader

1998 - Bachelor Degree in Criminology from Indiana State University.

Current Civilian Police Officer

Current Military Police Officer - Indiana Guard Reserve-XO-MP Company

Current Honor Guard Team Member – Indiana National Guard

Married in 1999 to Lora Rhode

Daughters Makayla, Makenzie, and Makenna

Past— United States Marine Corps