- Began service with the Decatur Police Department on January 7, 1998
- Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Sciences from Illinois State University (1997), Normal, IL
- Graduate of Douglas MacArthur HS (1993), Decatur, IL
- Promoted to Deputy Chief of Police in 2021
- Promoted to Lieutenant in 2016
- Promoted to Sergeant in 2013
- Assignment to Detective in 2005