About Me

For more than three decades, I’ve served at the intersection of military special operations, intelligence, and strategic advisory work. My career has followed a dual track: over 30 years as a Naval Officer (Active & Reserve assignments) — including multiple operational deployments and numerous overseas assignments — and more than 20 years supporting the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community as a contractor.

My operational background includes service as a Naval Special Warfare operator with deployments across the Indo‑Pacific region, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East — operating in environments ranging from dense urban centers to remote maritime and jungle regions. I’ve worked alongside elite partner forces, supported carrier and amphibious strike groups, and conducted missions ranging from small‑unit operations to specialized maritime activities. Throughout my career, I also served in advisory roles to senior military leaders, providing guidance on special operations, counterterrorism, and complex operational planning.

Beyond the operational realm, I spent significant time in national‑level intelligence roles, including positions at the National Counterterrorism Center, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, and the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence. These assignments deepened my understanding of global threats, interagency coordination, and strategic decision‑making at the highest levels of government.

Across more than 30 countries and countless operational environments, I’ve gained a global perspective and a deep appreciation for how individuals and families cope with uncertainty, disruption, and crisis. That experience — combined with over 15 years of advising friends, neighbors, and colleagues on personal and family preparedness — ultimately shaped my passion for resiliency.

Today, through Trident Resiliency and the Front Sight Focus blog, I help people make sense of emerging risks and take practical steps to strengthen their readiness.

My mission is simple: to translate decades of operational, intelligence, and strategic experience into clear, actionable guidance that empowers individuals and families to stay informed, stay prepared, and stay resilient.