Biography

Following his stint in the Marine Corps he began a twenty year career as a special agent with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS). He served in seven different locations, including tours as a special agent afloat on the USS Ranger (CV-61) and as the special agent in charge of NCIS offices in the Republic of Panama and the Pacific Northwest.

Upon his retirement from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) he was selected to be the technical advisor for the TV series & franchise NCIS.

Graduated from Lindblom Technical High School.

Graduated from North Dakota State University with a BS in business economics.

Commissioned officer in the United States Marine Corps serving on active duty for six years and three years in the Marine Corps Reserves, attaining the rank of major. His duty assignments included serving in the Fleet Marine Forces and Sea Duty aboard the USS Ogden (LPD-5).