In-complete (15 hours), Masters of Science, College of Law Enforcement, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY, Major in Criminal Justice Administration;

1976, Bachelor of Science, College of Law Enforcement, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY, Major in Law Enforcement with minor in Sociology;

1974, Associates in Arts, University of Kentucky, Somerset Community College, Somerset, KY;

1967, High School Certificate, Casey County High School, Liberty, KY.

1967, Construction Machine Operator, US Army, Ft. Leonard Wood, MO;

1967, Military Police Academy, US Army, Ft. Gordon, GA;

1969, Military Intelligence, US Army, Oberammergau, Germany;

1969, Non-Commissioned Officers Academy, US Army, Kirch-Goens, Germany;

1970-1977, Various police training sessions, Somerset, KY;

1976, Mechanical drafting certification, Somerset Vocational School, Somerset, KY;

1977-1982, Various correctional training sessions, Commonwealth of KY;

1982-1984, Various building and fire code training sessions, Commonwealth of KY;

1983, Pass Real Estate School, Lexington, KY

1986, Asbestos Abatement Certification, Georgia Tech., Atlanta, GA;

1989, Planning, Design and Construction of Jails and Correctional Facilities certification, College of Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WS.

1982-2004, Numerous National Institute of Corrections training sessions, Boulder, CO (over 400 classroom hours).

1967-1970, E-1, E-2, E-3 Private First Class, E-4 Specialist and E-5 Sgt, US Army, Engineer Corp and Military Police Corp, United States and Europe; duties included but not limited to patrol, patrol supervision, desk Sgt. and squad leader.

1970-1977, Patrolman, Sgt. Detective, Lt. Detective, Somerset Police Department, Somerset, KY; duties included but not limited to patrol, criminal investigations and unit supervision.

1977-1981, Probation and Parole Office, Department of Corrections, Commonwealth of KY, Somerset, KY; duties included but not limited to supervision of probationers and paroles, preparations of pre sentence investigations, parole and probation violation investigations.

1981-1982, Gradual Release Coordination, Department of Corrections, Commonwealth of KY, Somerset, KY; duties includes but not limited to transportation of qualified inmates from state institutions to county jails in southeastern Kentucky. Working with the inmates and potential employers to find employment for the inmates.

1982-1984, Regional Jail Services Specialist, Department of Corrections, Commonwealth of KY, Somerset, KY; duties included but not limited to working with the original Jail Standards Commission, providing technical assistance to counties, inspection of county jails, preparation of model policy and procedure manual, training of jailers and staff, investigation of inmate complaints, review and approval of county jail construction plans and specifications and conducting jail construction inspections.

1984-1986, Criminal Justice Planner, Architectural and Engineering firm, Lexington, KY; duties included but not limited to preparation of jail needs assessments and financial feasibility studies, assist architects in the preparing plans and specifications for jail security systems, reviewing jail plans for compliance with jail standards and sound correctional practice, conducted jail construction inspections

1986-1989, Independent Criminal Justice Consultant, Georgetown, KY; duties included but not limited to preparation of jail needs assessments and financial feasibility studies, consulted with various architects in the preparing plans and specifications for jail security systems, reviewing jail plans for compliance with jail standards and sound correctional practice, conducted jail construction inspections. Provided technical assistance to counties related to jail policies, procedures, operations, and training.

1989-1991, Director of Criminal Justice, Architectural and Engineering firm, Lexington, KY; duties included but not limited to supervision of architects and jail consultants in the preparation of jail needs assessments and financial feasibility studies, supervised architects and jail consultants in the preparing plans and specifications for jail security systems, reviewing jail plans for compliance with jail standards and sound correctional practice, conducted jail construction inspections

1991-2004, President, Architectural-Construction Management-Criminal Justice Consulting firm, Georgetown, KY; duties included the supervision of architects, engineers and construction management personal in the operation of a multi-discipline architect and construction management company. The firm’s specialty was in the criminal justice facilities design, construction and operations. Prepared numerous jail policy and procedure manuals, training manuals, transition programs including pre-occupancy and post occupancy assistance. Provided services in Kentucky, Tennessee, Indiana, Mississippi, Ohio and Utah.

1994-2004, Executive Director, Kentucky Jailers’ Association, Georgetown, KY; duties included but not limited to day to day operation of the association. The association included the jailers and jail administrators of all 120 Kentucky counties. Managed the day to day operation of the association. Provided legislative agenda services in the lobbying of related legislation to the Kentucky General Assembly. Planned and managed the annual conference that included over 700 participants. Worked with various officials with the Commonwealth of KY include the Department of Corrections, Adult Education, Mental Heath, etc.; and

2008-2009, Marketing Director, Detention Health Care Associates, Inc. (DHCA), Georgetown, Kentucky and Maryville, Tennessee.  Marketing and management for managed inmate health care professional firm.  Duties include, but not limited to, responsible for marketing of all DHCA contacts and management responsibility for Kentucky clients.

2004-present, Independent Criminal Justice Consultant , Georgetown, KY; duties included but not limited to preparation of jail needs assessments and financial feasibility studies, consulted with various architects in the preparing plans and specifications for jail security systems, reviewing jail plans for compliance with jail standards and sound correctional practice, conducted jail construction inspections. Provided technical assistance to counties related to jail policies, procedures, operations, and training.  Government Relations consultant to Conmed Healthcare Management, Hanover, Maryland.

1967-1970, Various Military Service accommodations, US Army;

1978, Speakers Bureau Award, Department of Corrections, Commonwealth of KY;

1979, Commissioners Award, Department of Corrections, Commonwealth of KY;

1979, Speakers Bureau Award, Department of Corrections, Commonwealth of KY;

1980, Speakers Bureau Award, Department of Corrections, Commonwealth of KY;

1980, Outstanding Young Men of the Year Award;

1981, Speakers Bureau Award, Department of Corrections, Commonwealth of KY;

1990, Sportsman of the Year, Elkhorn Bassmasters Club, Georgetown, KY;

1994-2004, Annual Appreciation Awards, Kentucky Jailers Association; and

1994, Outstanding Young Men of the Year Award;

Kentucky Jailers’ Association;

National Sheriff’s Association ;

Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association;

American Corrections Association;

Southern States Corrections Association;

American Jail Association ; and

Kentucky Council on Crime and Delinquency (past chapter President).

Youth Baseball coach (certified);

Youth Basketball coach;

Youth Football coach;

American Legion Baseball coach;

Connie Mac Baseball coach; and

NABF Baseball coach.

Private Investigator, Commonwealth of KY (past); and

Real Estate agent, Commonwealth of KY (past)

Upon Request