Military Service

I was fortunate enough to serve this great nation in the United States Navy from the age of 17 to 22, honorably separating as a second class petty officer (E-5). During my time in the Navy, I worked as an aircraft handler, forklift operator, logistics specialist, and also worked on the ships aft repair locker fire team and security defense force. One of my most important collateral duties was working for the USS Theodore Roosevelt’s Sexual Assault Victim Intervention (SAVI) program, teaching policies and procedures to new sailors checking in onboard and being available to advocate for victims of sexual assault.

During my time in the military, I earned a Navy/Marine Corps Achievement medal, my Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist (EAWS) pin, and was Junior Sailor of the Quarter, among other awards. I was also congressionally honored by Congressman Scott McInnis (R-CO) for my service in the military and volunteer activities. Toward the end of my enlistment, I completed a deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. I have extensive weapons handling experience and have maintained my military fitness level, two things that have been very beneficial to me as an actor. Many of the traits I learned in the military have served me well in the entertainment world—preparation, always being early, top notch organizational skills and having a tireless work ethic.