Deputy Chief - Fire Marshal

City of Southlake Career

• Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal (2015-present) 
• Assistant Fire Marshal (2010-2015)
• Firefighter/Paramedic (2003-2010)
• Fire Inspector (2000-2003)

Previous Experience

• Senior Fire Prevention Officer, Dallas Fire Department (1997-2000)
• Fire Prevention Officer, Dallas Fire Department (1994-1997)
• Over 25 years experience in Fire Service

Southlake Community Involvement

• Southlake Fire and Police Citizens Academy
• Volunteer with Local Non-Profits

Honors 

• Firefighter of the Year (2001)
• Multiple Life Saving Awards

Education and Professional Membership

• Texas Commission on Fire Protection, Master Firefighter Certification
• Texas Commission on Fire Protection, Master Fire Inspector Certification
• Texas Commission on Fire Protection, Master Arson Investigator Certification
• Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, Master Peace Officer Certification
• Texas Department of State Health Services, Licensed Paramedic Certification
• Associates Degree from North Central Texas College - Paramedicine
• Associates Degree from Eastfield College 
• Bachelors Degree (Double Major)  from Stephen F. Austin State University 
• Masters Degree from Southern Methodist University
• International Association of Arson Investigators - Director (2017-2023)
• Tarrant County Arson Task Force
• Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) - Fire Marshal Designation