PERSONAL:

Born in Marrero, Louisiana, and has been residing in the Lake Charles area for 40+ years, married to the former Cathy E. Nicholas, who is employed with the Calcasieu Parish School Board as a first grade teacher; two children, Emily and Brett.

EDUCATION:

• High School: Sam Houston High, Lake Charles, LA 1982
• College: Bachelor of Science from McNeese State University, 1990

MILITARY:

• Honorable Discharge United States Navy, 1987
• Honorable Discharge Louisiana Army National Guard, 1989

ACTIVITIES & HONORS:

• Former Assistant Basketball Coach, Barbe High School
• Former Louisiana High School Basketball Referee for 12 years
• Notary Public - State of Louisiana since 1992
• Member of St. Martin De Porres Catholic Church
• Current Vice President of Big Brothers Big Sisters Board of Directors
• Current Board Member of Southwest Safety Council
• Past President of the Louisiana Juvenile Detention Association
• Completed Leadership SWLA - Chamber 2008
• 2009 Don E. Wydra Award Memorial Award - Juvenile Justice
• 2011 MacArthur Foundation Champion for Change Award - Juvenile Justice
• 2012 Law Day Liberty Bell Award - Juvenile Justice
• 2014 Annie E. Casey Foundation Systems Official Award for Juvenile Justice

EMPLOYMENT WITH CALCASIEU PARISH:

• Employed as Probation Officer in 1991
• Employed as Director of Detention Services in 1998
• Employed as Assistant Director of the Office of Juvenile Justice Services in 2003
• Employed as Director of the Office of Juvenile Justice Services in 2007
• Appointed Assistant Administrator in 2010