- Managed large volume consolidated PSAPs in four states.
- Served as a fire officer in three states.
- Managed the first PSAP to receive CALEA Accreditation in TN and NC.
- Planned and created the largest land area 9-1-1 system in Illinois.
- Planned communications for Nuclear Plant management and warning.
- Helped create statewide 9-1-1 standards in New York and North Carolina.
- Helped update CALEA communications standards.
- Oversaw wholesale technology changes while maintaining live operations.
- Planned physical plant renovations, repurposing, and replacement.
- APCO Life and Senior Member.
- APCO 2002 Conference Chair Nashville.
- Served/chaired numerous APCO committees including Homeland Security.
- Co-chair APCO Emerging Technology Committee
- APCO 2001 Presidents Award - Two time TN Director of the Year.
- Published more than 250 articles in national public safety journals.
- Contributing Editor, Firehouse Magazine.
- Management columnist, 9-1-1Magazine.com.
- Web team, FirefighterCloseCalls.com.
- Authored chapters in the 2003 release of The Fire Chief’s Handbook and 2014 release of the National EMS Management Association Managing Ambulance Services text.
- Provided consultant services and training to a wide variety of clients, including local, state, and foreign governments and the US Military.
- Presenter at more than sixty professional conferences.
- Produced training programs used by governments, institutions, private sector firms, and professional associations.
- Directed center named one of 10 best 9-1-1 call centers in the US!
- Only 9-1-1 director named to Firehouse Hall of Fame.
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