He is a multi-disciplined health care provider whose experience in EMS spans over 15 years in a variety of roles and delivery models. Prior to joining the faculty of Jefferson College in January 2012, he was a firefighter/paramedic with the Pinellas Park (FL) Fire Dept. and an adjunct faculty member at St. Petersburg College. He also has experience as a respiratory therapist and holds critical care credentials in both fields. He is a former SWAT medic and served as a medic with the National Disaster Medical Service as a member of Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) FL-3.