Years service - 34 years 

Current Rank: Assistant Chief, Chesterton Fire Department.  

Ranks Held: Captain, Dept. Safety Officer. Lieutenant.

Degree: B.S. Supervision &  Management & Industrial Safety.

Certifications:  Fire Officer I/II, Instructor II/III,  Firefighter I/II, Firefighter Safety Officer & Master Strategy & Tactics, Swede Survival Chamber Instructor