This is my second tour as District Commander. My first was 2019-2022. I am a US Navy veteran of Desert Storm. After my active-duty service. I joined the Michigan Army National Guard and retired from the 1075th Maintenance Co. in 2006. I am a Gold Legacy Life Member of Post 3165 in Negaunee where I serve as Senior Vice Commander & Adjutant. I am also an AMVETS Post 122 life member where I am also Adjutant. I addition I am a PUFL member of American Legion Post 114 in Greenwood. I retired from the Michigan Department of Corrections in 2020 with 23 years of service.