Location:
5101 Columbia Ave, Dallas, TX 75214
Work:
Rogers Radio Communications
since Apr 2010
Emergency Radio Communications Operations Project Manager
American Red Cross, Dallas Area Chapter
since Apr 2010
Red Cross Volunteer
Dallas Red Cross
since Jul 2010
Dallas Area Redcross Liasion Officer at the EOC
World Radio Relay League (WRRL)
since Nov 2009
Emergency Amateur Radio Operator / Member
Civil Air Patrol
since Oct 2009
Squadron Radio Communications Officer
Civil Air Patrol
since Oct 2009
Squadron Professional Development Officer
National Registry of Certified EmComm Volunteers
since Sep 2009
Board Member of the National Board of Directors
Dallas County REACT
since Feb 2009
Disaster Communications Radio Operator
US Department of Homeland Security
since Feb 2009
Communications Unit Leader
Dallas, Texas
since Jun 2008
Emergency Amateur Radio Operator, K5RGR
Rogers Communications
since Jun 2008
Emergency Mobile Communications Center Project Manager and Engineer
Civil Air Patrol
since Jan 2008
Squadron Radio Operator
Hillary Clinton for President
since 2006
Supporter and Voter
Universal Life Church
since Jan 1995
Minister
Police Marksman Association
since Jan 1974
Founding, Charter, Life Member
Dallas County REACT
2009 - 2010
Dallas County REACT
Civil Air Patrol
Aug 2009 - Oct 2009
Assistant Radio Communications Officer
Civil Air Patrol
Jun 2008 - Aug 2009
Squadron Radio Maintenance Officer
Goodwill Industries of Dallas
Sep 2003 - Aug 2005
Product Inspector/Sorter/Organizer.
Dallas VA Medical Center
2003 - 2003
House Keeper
The Wilkinson Center
2002 - 2003
Food Pantry Supervisor
US Air Force/US Army TSgt/E-6 Retired with 30 years
Dec 1963 - Apr 2002
Military Radio Operator/Communications Controller 32D20/IT
Southwestern Ticketing
Dec 1994 - Oct 2000
Customer Service Representative
USAF
1987 - 1994
Base Comm Center Communications System Operator
Computer Consulting
Nov 1983 - Nov 1994
Computer Consultant/Contractor
Allegheny County
1974 - 1992
Democratic Party County Committee Member
US Air Force
Apr 1983 - Jul 1987
Computer Instructor and Programmer
US Air Force
1982 - 1987
Finance Technician
911th TAG USAF Reserve
1982 - 1987
USAF Travel Pay Technician
Computer Institude of Pittsburgh
Feb 1984 - Aug 1985
Computer Instructor
Control Data Corporation/Control Data Institude
Jan 1984 - Feb 1985
Computer Instructor and Programmer
State of Pennsylvania
1979 - 1984
Police Subjects Instructor
National Rifle Association
1973 - 1984
Firearms Instructor
Gregg Security
1977 - 1983
Security Officer
Allegheny County Sheriffs Department
Jan 1972 - Dec 1983
Deputy Sheriff
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
Jun 1969 - Nov 1983
Electrical Engineer and Technician
Bell Telephone Company/Atlantic Bell
Jun 1968 - Jun 1969
Central Office Frame Technician (Frameman)
Bell Telephone Company of PA. (Now Verizon Communications)
1966 - 1969
Central Office Technician/Cable Spicer Apprentice
United States Army
Dec 1963 - Jul 1966
Military Radio Operator and Communications Controller
Civil Air Patrol
Mar 1965 - Jun 1966
Squadron Radio Operator
US Army
Nov 1963 - Jun 1964
Motor pool Driver and Vehicular Radio Operator
US Army
Sep 1963 - Nov 1963
US Army Advanced Military Trainee
United States Army (Active Duty)
Jun 1963 - Nov 1963
US Army Basic and Advanced Military Trainee
US Army
Jul 1963 - Sep 1963
Recruit / Basic Combat Trainee
Education:
FEMA 2008 - 2016
Diploma, Disaster Preparedness and Communications
Various Schools 1963 - 2016
Diplomas and Certificates, Various CoursesARRL Advanced Level Emcomm course to be taked in 2010.
Civil Air Patrol CLC in residence course taken in 2010.
I attended and completed the NESA 2009 ICSS Mission Radio Communications Course Graduating on July 4th of 2009.
I attended and completed the LESA 2008 Texas Wing Radio Communications Course Graduating in June of 2008.
I attended and completed the Military Technical Instructor course at Sheppard AFB, Texas graduating in 1987.
I attended and completed the Military Pay course at Sheppard AFB, Texas graduating in 1984.
I attended and completed the Pennsylvania State Police Photography, Latent Fingerprints, and the Handling of Evidence Training Seminar held on June 16th of 1978 held in the state of Pennsylvania.
I attended and completed the Police Marksman Association Firearms Training Seminar on July 7th of 1978 held in the state of Pennsylvania.
Barker College, Chicago, IL. 2008 - 2009
Non-Credit, FCC GROL and RADAR RndorsementCompleted the FCC GROL course in 2008.
Completed the FCC RADAR Endorsement course August of 2009.
Civil Air Patrol/USAF Auxiliary Schools 2008 - 2009
Non-Credit, Radio Communications, Emercency ServicesCertificates awarded for:
Texas Wing Civil Air Patrol LESA Radio Course 2008, 60 hours.
Civil Air Patrol NESA ICSS Basic ICS Course 2008, 55 hours.
Civil Air Patrol Group II Mission Observer Course 2008, 40 hours.
Civil Air Patrol Group II SLS Leadership Course 2008 16 hours.
Civil Air Patrol NESA ICSS Radio Comm Course 2009, 55 hours.
USAF Training Schools 1989 - 1998
Non-Credit, Communications, Military Pay, Instructor Training, Quality ControlUSAF Communications and Computer Operations School held at Keesler AFB, Mississippi, 1989 to 1990, 2.5 Months.
USAF Technicial Instructor Course held at Sheppard AFB, Texas, 1987, 2 week course.
USAF Military Pay Course held at Sheppard AFB, Texas, 1984, 40 hour course.
USAF Digital Field Telephone Switch Communications courses held by the 3rd Combat Communications Squadron located at Tinker, AFB, Oklahoma, 1994, 40 hour course,
1998, 2 week Operating System Up-date course.
USAF Quality Control course held at the 911th TAG, GPIA, Pennsylvania, 1993, 40 hour course.
USAFR Computer Instructor course at Robins AFB, GA.
1984, 2, 2 weeks courses for a total of 4 weeks.
Dallas County Community College 1994 - 1995
None, Counseling and Social WorkI attended Eastfield College Priest Center Campus in Dallas earning 20+ credits.
Community College of Allegheny County 1971 - 1984
AS/AA, Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering/Computer ScienceI was on the Deans List. I took Courses in Engineering, Computer Programming, IT, Psychology, Writing, Philosophy, Business, Accounting, Economics, Police Science, Science, Math, Drafting, And Blueprint Reading.
I also attended a Non-Credit Caligraphy course.
Pittsburgh Technical Institute 1984
AST, Electronics Technology
Robert Morris University 1981 - 1983
BS, Business Administration with Major in ITMy Graduation date is December 15th of 1983..
Community College of the Air Force 1980 - 1983
Associate, Police Science, UCMJ / Resource Management TechnologyPolice Science Associate Degree
Allentown Police Academy 1978 - 1978
Non-Credit, Police Firearms Instructor Training40 hour course held at the Allentown Police Academy and sponsored by the National Rifle Association (NRA) this course lead to my NRA Police Firearms Instructor Certification for a five year period.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 1977 - 1978
Non-Credit, Police Science and Police InstructorThese Courses were passed and Diplomas were awarded.
Pittsburgh Technical Institute 1966 - 1969
Diploma, Electronics TechnologyThis was a 1,500 hour Electronics Technology program. My course diploma was upgraded in 1984 to a AST Associates Degree in Specialized Technology with the completion of additional college level course work on my part.
Westinghouse Memorial HS (Now: East Allegheny) 1956 - 1963
Diploma, General and College Prep
Skills:
Adult Education, Electronics Repair, Radio Operation
Interests:
Volunteering
Freelance Digital and 35Mm Photography
Emergency Communication
Dallas County React
Amateur Radio
Civil Air Patrol
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