Occupation: Lead Instructor
Company: National Association of State Boating Law Administrators
Born: San Francisco, California
Education:
BS in Business Administration and Management, University of San Francisco (1980)
Certifications:
Certification in Criminal Justice, Police Science, Northwestern University (2001); Coast Guard Captain’s License; Coast Guard Mate Endorsement
Career:
Lead Instructor, National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (2024-Present)
Lead Instructor, Marine Law Enforcement School, Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (1988-Present)
Water Safety Specialist, Licensed Maritime Captain, Puget Sound Region (1988-Present)
Umpire, SCBUA/NCUA NW (1974-Present)
Lieutenant, Search and Rescue, Traffic and Water Safety Operations, Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, Snohomish County, WA (1986-2018)
Military:
With, U.S. Coast Guard
Civic:
Program Coordinator, Safe Kids Snohomish County, Safe Kids Worldwide; Volunteer Umpire, High School Baseball and Softball; Volunteer Umpire, Little League
Awards:
Recipient, Coast Guard Humanitarian Service Medal, U.S. Coast Guard; Recipient, Boating Officer Friendly Award, Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, WA; Recipient, Lifetime Achievement Award, Snohomish County DUI Task Force, Snohomish County, WA; Recipient, Certificates of Merit, Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, Snohomish County, WA; Recipient, Letter of Appreciation, U.S. Coast Guard; Recipient, Letter of Appreciation, Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office
Memberships:
Member, National Association of State Boating Law Administrators; Member, Boat Owners Association of The United States; Former President, Vice President, Washington State Boating Safety Officers Association; Member, Snohomish County Safe Kids; Member, National Drowning Prevention Alliance
Family:
Married: Kathleen
Children: Ryan; Adam; Andrew; Gabriel
Six Grandchildren
Hobbies:
Watching baseball; Playing with boats; Playing with dogs; Traveling in an RV; Visiting minor league baseball fields and national parks