My Job.

July 15, 2001 to present
I am a PC/Network Support III Computer Technician employed at Texas Tech University Center at Junction. I maintain all computer systems and video conferencing equipment at the Center as well as maintain the center's website.
 

My affiliations and Community involvement.

Junction Independent School District, Board of Trustees Place 1: In 2004 I got involved with the school system, and politics.  I ran un-apposed for place 1 on the School Board and was sworn in on May 12, 2004. In 2009 I was re-elected to my second term, running un-apposed for the second time.  My current term will expire in May of 2010. I served as the Board Vice-President during the later half of my first year. I am currently serving at the Board Secretary.  I was also the first board member in our districts history to be certified by TASB and receive a Boardmanship Basic Certification and accepted into the Leadership TASB program,  a program that hand selects Only 35 School Board Trustees from across the state to attend the year long intensive leadership development program. I graduated from the program in 2007 as a Master Trustee.

Kimble County 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor/Coach: In the Fall of 2008 I was certified as the 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor and Coach. I restarted the 4-H Shooting sports program in the Spring of 2009 with 15 students from age 10-18. I wrote and received a $6,000 grant from the NRA Foundation for new rifles. The club participated in the 2009 Districts 3-P competition with the Intermediate group placing 4th.  In the Summer of 2009 I was certified as an NRA Rifle Instructor and in the Fall certified as a Range Safety Officer.

Past President, Junction Rotary Club: I was a member of the Junction Rotary Club from 2001 to 2009.  I served as President for the 2007-2008 year. I served as the club Treasurer for three years from 2002 to 2005 and served as Vice-President for the 2005-2006 year and President-Elect 2006-2007.   I was in charge of the Annual Exotic Hunt Raffle which was our biggest fund raiser of the year, raising over $8,7000 in 4 years as its director, which was used to award scholarships, support local charities, and give to the Polio Plus Foundation.  I was named the 2003-2004, 2005-2006, 2006-07 and 2007-08 Fundraiser of the Year.   In 2008 I was selected as the 2007-08 "Rotarian of the Year". I am also the webmaster of the club website. www.junctionrotary.org.  In the Summer of 2009 I resigned from Rotary to fulfil my obligations as the 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor and Coach.

Past President, Kimble Hospital Foundation: In Jan. 2007 I was elected to serve as the President of the Kimble Hospital Foundation.   It is a foundation that created to raise money to support and expand our hospital here in Junction. I was elected to be the first treasurer for the Kimble Hospital Foundation in 2002 and served in that capacity until Jan. 2007. In 2009, as President of the Foundation, I assisted in the efforts to pass a $16 Million Dollar Bond to build a New Kimble County Hospital.  My Term as President expired in Sept, 2009, serving a total of 7 years on the board.

Fire Fighter, Junction Volunteer Fire Department:  In March 2003, I became an active member of the Junction VFD and the Kimble County Ranch Fire Association.  In March of 2008 I was selected as the 2007 Junction VFD & KCRFA "Firefighter of the Year".  I am currently the 1st Vice President of the Organization and will serve as its President in 2010.Working with the Junction Volunteer Fire Department allowed me to get certified as an Advanced Scuba Diver as of November 2004.

Chamber of Commerce Webmaster:  Developed and maintain the Website for the Junction Chamber of Commerce. www.junctiontexas.net.  I also develop and maintain websites for other organizations as well, they include: City of Junction, Junction Texas EDC, Junction Rotary Club, Texas Tech University Center at Junction, Red Creek Nature Ranch, Cavu Canyou Ranch, Central Texas Hills and Rivers Region, Hill Country Real Estate, LLC, Junction Volunteer Fire Department and Kimble County EMS, to name a few

Certifications and Achievements.

Associates of Applied Science (Computer Maintenance/Networking)

"Firefighter of the Year", Junction VFD & KCRFA - 2007

Certified Level 1 Instructor - Junction Fire Department

Certified 4-H Rifle Instructor/Coach

NRA Certified Instructor - Rifle

NRA Certified Range Safety Officer

Winchester/NRA Certified Sharpshooter

"Rotarian of the Year", Junction Rotary Club - 2007-08

"Fundraiser of the Year", Junction Rotary Club - 2004,2006,2007 and 2008

LTASB Master Trustee, Class of 2007

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

2001 ALL-STATE Academic Team
2001 ALL-USA Academic Team Nominee

Howard College Student of the Year- 2000-2001

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA)

CompTia A+ Certification

Certified Open Water Advanced Scuba Diver

FEMA Certificate of Completion: Emergency Manager - Emergency Management Institute's Professional Development Series
  (Over 30 hours of CE Courses in Emergency Management)

Certificate of Completion for Department of Homeland Security WMD Hands-on-Training (HOT) Course in Anniston AL.

Guest Speaker 2007 and 2009 Farm Safety Day, Junction Texas

My Hobbies:
As you can see from this website, I am passionate about outdoor activities.  Aside from my family, Fishing and Hunting are the things I love to do most.  I am a strong believer it promoting and protecting our precious resources.  I also believe strongly in teaching our children the value of our heritage and natural resources.  I also believe that it is only through our children can we protect its future.