Title
Program Chair School of Firearms Technology
SDI Time
SDI Faculty since 2018
Courses Taught
Introduction to Firearms Technology
Firearms Inspection and Troubleshooting
Sights, Optics, and Accuracy
AR-15 Advanced Armorer
AR-10 Advanced Armorer
Education
Associate in Gunsmithing – Colorado School of Trades
Bachelors of Science in Education – Brigham Young University-Idaho
Masters of Science in Education – University of Idaho
Professional Background
Since 2008, I have acquired diverse professional experiences within the firearms industry, including gun store retail and shooting range operations, military machine gun manufacturing, civilian gunsmithing, advanced and reality-based force-on-force firearms training, and facility and personnel management. During this time, I have endeavored to meld together both my passion for higher education and my passion for firearms and the shooting sports. In this mission, I am most grateful for the opportunity to unite with like-minded colleagues at Sonoran Desert Institute, a trailblazing organization committed to providing students with firearms industry-driven higher education programs. Now, I enjoy witnessing students’ empowerment to become responsible innovators within the shooting sports.
Professional Group Memberships, Certificates & Certifications
National Rifle Association (NRA)
United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA)
National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS)
U.S. Center for Safesport
Hobbies
I enjoy a variety of outdoor sports, including the shooting sports, hunting, mountain biking, snowboarding, rock climbing, hiking, and time with family and friends.