I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a diverse background treating mental health and substance abuse disorders.  I received my master's degree in counselor education with an emphasis in community and addiction from The College of William & Mary. I have worked in emergency services and crisis intervention for three different Virginia community services boards. Since 2010, I have been supervising community-based programs in the New River Valley.  My current interests include clinical supervision, program management, and leadership, as well as recruiting and training future human services professionals. I have a natural love of helping people.

I am a Veteran of the US Army, serving from 1983-1989. I spent 20 years in the Furniture Industry, eventually starting my fourth career in the mental health field in 2009. I recently earned my LPC License, working in the Commonwealth of Virginia. I, and my wife of more than 20 years, pastor the Danville Church of God of Prophecy and continue to work with at-risk families, adults, and youth within the community. We have three children and eight grandchildren. I enjoy spending time with our family and developing my marksman skills.