Eight years in the Marine Corps and deployed to Iraq 2 times. I was part of the initial wave into Iraq. I was then redeployed to relieve the initial wave. I served 5 years as a Sheriff’s Deputy in Yuma, AZ. I obtained a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice, Business and Administration. I served as a Juvenile Probation Officer for Montgomery County.  I am currently serving as the Quartermaster for the Magnolia VFW, and I am also the Secretary for the church I attend. I have a wonderful wife and two wonderful boys.