I am an active duty ground supply officer who enjoys research and innovation efforts focused on increasing individual and organizational performance. I have published on topics ranging from improving MPF operations, modernizing the USMC supply chain, and personnel reform. To date, I have received a few accolades for contributions to the profession, to include the 2014 Culver-Stockton College Outstanding Young Alumnus, 2015 DoD Award for Supply Chain Excellence, 2016 Marine Corps Logistics Challenge Winner, and 2016 Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Southern California Roundtable Dane Evans Memorial Scholar. I possess a B.S. in Finance from Culver-Stockton College, an A.A. in Thai Language from the Defense Language Institute, an M.S. in Administration from Central Michigan University, an M.A. in Asian Security Studies from the Naval Postgraduate School, and an M.S. in Global Supply Chain Management from the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business. In early 2020, I completed my Doctorate in Organizational Change and Leadership from the University of Southern California Rossier School of Education.