I am privileged to serve as Training Captain for Lowndes County Fire Rescue and am passionate about saving lives and shaping the future of emergency response. I strive to educate, empower, encourage, and mentor the next generation of lifesavers.
As a lifelong resident of Lowndes County, I have been committed to serving and safeguarding lives in this community for over 28 years as a Firefighter and Paramedic. I began my service as a Volunteer Firefighter with Lowndes County in 1995 while I worked in local industry. I became licensed as a Paramedic in 1998. In 2000, I hired on to the Valdosta Fire Department and served over 21 years in the operations division, retiring as a Lieutenant. During that period, I also worked as a Paramedic with South Georgia Medical Center EMS and other EMS agencies. In 2017, I became a State of Georgia EMS Instructor and have enjoyed a very successful tenure educating new EMS personnel. I am also honored to be a member of Georgia Search and Rescue Task Force 2.
I am proudly married to Michelle and blessed with six amazing children. As a Berry College graduate (1994) with a bachelor’s degree in human resource management, my passion for public service continues to drive me forward. I am currently working toward additional related certifications as well as qualification as a Georgia Certified Emergency Manager.