Executive Leadership
Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department

President

01.2019 - Present

  • Serve as the volunteer CEO of a multi-million dollar non-profit, leading strategic and operational efforts to provide essential emergency response services, significantly enhancing community safety and well-being in Ashburn and Loudoun County, VA.
  • Oversee comprehensive organizational functions including development, fundraising, marketing, grant-writing, and advocacy, collaborating closely with local government officials to ensure top-tier service delivery and community support.
  • Foster a collaborative and innovative organizational culture, working directly with the fire chief and operational staff to streamline the delivery of life-saving services, while championing initiatives that promote pride, accountability, and safety across the organization.
  • Drive key human resources, IT, and government relations initiatives, ensuring robust internal support structures enhance the effectiveness and reach of organizational efforts.

Operational Leadership
Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department

Captain - Firefighter/EMT

01.2015 - Present

  • Currently hold the rank of Captain, leading a crew of firefighters and EMTs through training, development, and all-hazards emergency response.
  • Established command of emergency scenes as first-arriving officer, making tactical decisions to improve the outcome of the incident.
  • Demonstrated commitment to the Department’s core values through proactive team collaboration, integrity in training practices, professional conduct, and exceptional service delivery.
  • Mentored new officers in both operational and people-management skills.

Awards and Recognition

  • Fire Instructor of the Year (2022) – Loudoun County Fire Rescue
  • Firefighter of the Year (2016) – Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department
  • Rookie Firefighter of the Year (2015) – Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department
  • Top Student (2015) – Loudoun County Combined Fire Rescue System Firefighter Academy
Fire Service Certifications
  • Chief Fire Officer IV (NFPA 1021-14) – Virginia Department of Fire Programs, Feb 2023
  • Fire Officer III (NFPA-1021-14) – Virginia Department of Fire Programs, Jul 2022
  • Recruitment and Retention Coordinator – International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), Feb 2022
  • Incident Safety Officer – National Fire Academy, Dec 2021
  • Fire Instructor II (NFPA 1041-12) – Virginia Department of Fire Programs, Dec 2021
  • ICS-400: Advanced ICS For Command & General Staff For Complex Incidents And Multi-Agency Coordination – Virginia Department of Fire Programs, Dec 2021
  • Mass Casualty Incident Management I & II – Virginia Department of Health, May 2021
  • Fire Officer II (NFPA 1021-14) – Virginia Department of Fire Programs, Mar 2020
  • ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents – Virginia Department of Fire Programs, Nov 2018
  • Fire Officer I (NFPA 1021-14) – Virginia Department of Fire Programs, Jun 2018
  • Fire Instructor I (NFPA 1041-12) – Virginia Department of Fire Programs, Apr 2018
  • Emergency Medical Technician – National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, Sep 2017 (Exp Aug 2025)
  • Driver/Operator Pumper Certification Course (NFPA 1002-14) – Virginia Department of Fire Programs, Feb 2017
  • Crew Leader, Virginia Department of Fire Programs, Feb 2017
  • Rope Rescue – Level 1 – Virginia Department of Fire Programs, Dec 2016
  • Introduction to Technical Rescue – Virginia Department of Fire Programs, Aug 2016
  • Vehicle Rescue – Level 1 – Virginia Department of Fire Programs, Nov 2016
  • MAYDAY, FIREFIGHTER DOWN – Virginia Department of Fire Programs, Feb 2016
  • FIREFIGHTER I / II (NFPA 1001-13) – Virginia Department of Fire Programs, Feb 2016
  • Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations (NFPA 472-13) – Virginia Department of Fire Programs, May 2015
  • Emergency Vehicle Operations (Class I-IV) – Virginia Department of Fire Programs, Sep 2015
  • ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 – Federal Emergency Management Agency, Jan 2015