I grew up in a US military family and experienced living in a variety of states, countries and cultures. I also experienced a wide variety of education systems from homeschooling with neighbors, to public schooling with and without public prayer, to national industry associations. 

The variety of education channels and experiences have contributed to my appreciation for variety and specialty, with a focus on positive results and a successful outcome. 

My career has been primarily in the private sector, but expanded about 12 years ago when I was given the opportunity to join the advisory board of a national banking compliance association that helps train new and experienced bank compliance professionals. I took that opportunity with the intent of giving back to others in my profession and industry. 

I consider being a member of the board of directors for Elevated Charter Academy as a further opportunity to give back, but instead to the private sector, to the rising generation of young students.