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First, tell us a little about yourself. 

I am a US Army veteran, and a retired Special Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. My wife and I are originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and we moved to the DFW area in 2005. I have two beautiful daughters and three beautiful grandchildren. They live in Florida and Colorado, so we get to visit some very nice places to see our grandchildren.

Why did you choose to study criminal justice?

All my life I wanted to be an FBI agent, so I dual majored in Criminal Justice and Political Science. Back then, I did not know which would benefit me more for my career path.

What do you enjoy most about teaching?

Interacting with the students and assisting the students in career planning.

What do you hope your students gain from your courses?

A passion for the field. Whether they choose to remain in Academia or move on to a practical career in the criminal justice system, I want them to be passionate and dedicated to their path.

What did you do before pursuing a career in academia, and why did you decide to pursue teaching instead?

Right out of university I joined the US Army, and during my service I was teaching. I then became an FBI Agent and throughout my career I taught. I was a certified adjunct in the FBI’s Academy, teaching local, state, federal and international partners on a variety of law enforcement topics. So transitioning to the university was a natural progression.

When you’re not teaching, what do you enjoy doing?

Hanging out with my wife, golfing with my friends, spoiling my grandchildren in no particular order.

Do you have any fun facts that others may not know about you?

After college, I was introduced to the sport of Rugby and played for a team in Augsburg, Germany. When I returned home, I played several years with the Pittsburgh Harlequins. I am a Rugby fanatic.