meet an american hero

army ranger, operation desert storm

First in, last out. Served as an enlisted soldier on a six-man airborne ranger team (Long Range Surveillance Detachment), conducting covert operations across enemy lines.

HUSBAND AND FATHER

Married for 25 years to Courtney; who left her successful Space Shuttle career to homeschool our four biological children and one fostered child, including two all the way through high school, one of which is a current sophomore at TAMU, in the Corps of Cadets, studying aerospace engineering.

DECORATED COMBAT VETERAN

Bronze Star for “exceptionally meritorious achievement while engaged in combat operations.”

aPACHE hELICOPTER pILOT, TOP GUN

Earned at first gunnery, beating out pilots with thousands of hours of experience beyond myself.

WORKED FOR UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR INTELLIGENCE

Led the rapid acquisition and financial resource management of a $10 billion dollar counter-terrorism portfolio, noted as solving numerous complex technology needs, saving the lives of countless service members in Afghanistan.

TRUMP SPACE FORCE

Hand-selected to serve as a Deputy Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, responsible for selecting and leading a small team of highly motivated experts to solve one of the nation's most critical national security threats posed by China.

ORDAINED BAPTIST DEACON

I know the value of church and the positive impact it has on family, community, our nation, and the world. This is the true and only beacon on the hill.