Accomplishments - Personal

• Air Battle Manager/Mission Crew Commander (United States Air Force): Operational experience in Central America, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and South America

- Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Two Oak Leaf Cluster (three awards), Air Force Achievement Medal, Three Oak Leaf Clusters (four awards), Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Bronze V, Two Oak Leafs Cluster (three awards), Air Force Combat Readiness Medal, Two Oak Leaf Clusters (three awards), National Defense Medal, One Bronze Star (two awards), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, One Bronze Star (two awards), Air Force Overseas Short Tour Award, One Oak Leaf Cluster (two awards), Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border, Seven Oak Leaf Clusters (eight awards), Air Force Longevity Service (two awards), Armed Force Reserve Medal, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (pistol), Air Force Training Ribbon, NATO Medal

• Distinguished Service Award (1988): Monmouth-Independence Chamber of Commerce

• Firefighter (1989-1992, 1997-2002): Volunteer firefighter - family tradition

- Rookie of the Year (1989)

• Professor/Teacher: Classroom experience at Chemeketa Community College, Oregon State University, Portland State University, and Western Oregon University

• Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges (1991-1992)