Committed to a life of public service and the development of others. Forty-year Navy career culminating in leadership of the Service's premier leadership and educational accession source. Because of this role, possesses a deep understanding of effective pedagogies to develop young women and men morally, mentally, and physically and imbue them with the highest ideals of duty, honor, and loyalty. Has led subordinates and produced graduates who become young leaders of character dedicated to a career of naval service and have potential for future development in mind and character to assume the highest responsibilities of command, citizenship, government, and business.

Leader of the highest moral character who represents any/all his institutions' core values exceptionally well in a wide variety of mediums. An effective ambassador who always devotes appropriate energy and passion to promote and advance the organization.

Significantly talented, trained, and educated warfighter and operational strategist because of decades of military operational leadership (six commands) and periods of combat time in the Navy's Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aviation community. -

Strategic leaders can craft an inspiring and enduring vision and clearly communicate it throughout the entire organization and then foster relationships, garner trust, and obtain the resources necessary to achieve the vision and accomplish the mission. –

Collaborative and accessible leader. Committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining diverse talented winning teams to ensure mission excellence. Clearly understands the power of inclusion.