- M.A. in Professional Counseling from Liberty University; Lynchburg, VA
- B.A. Criminal Justice from University of Wyoming; Laramie, WY
- A.S. Outdoor Education from Northwest College; Powell, WY
- Trained at Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy and worked for 7 years as Detention Deputy and Communications Officer
- Former Emergency Medical Technician and Volunteer Search and Rescue member
- 6 years facilitating high and low ropes courses and other experiential team building activities
- Past Resident Advisor and Resident Director at Northwest College
- Worked as a camp counselor at Christian summer camps in PA and OH ministering to at-risk youth
- Certified Horseback Riding Instructor through Certified Horseman’s Association
- 20+ years’ experience in riding and training horses
- CPI Restraint Certified
- CPR First Aid Certified