I was born and raised in the United States of America, spending all of my childhood and teenage years growing up in Rockville, Maryland. Being able to grow up in a loving household that I shared with both parents, an older sister and older brother, I attained a structured life full of excitement, travel, family gatherings and a deep spirituality in the Baptist faith.

As a child growing up in the Wheaton/Rockville Maryland area, I was fortunate to attend some of the best Elementary and Jr. High schools that Montgomery County offered at that time. Although Montgomery County was very demographically diverse, I was able to see past certain biases of different cultures and skin color. This has shaped me into a person who accepts everyone for who they are and not for what they look like. Following my successful tenure in the Montgomery County School system, I elected to explore the opportunity to attend Fork Union Military Academy in Fork Union, Virginia. Since I was a highly regarded Tuba player in Jr. High School, I joined the Band Company and upon Graduation, obtained the Rank of Captain/Company Commander. It was that foundation, along with the continued support of my entire family, educators, mentors, Pastors and friends that has allowed me to pursue my dream of managing professional technical staff members in the highly competitive Information Technology field.

The year 1983 was a turning point in my adult life. My professional career took off after I was hired by Claims Administration Corporation as a Computer Operator. Years later, I was able to advance into more advanced positions where I strengthened my Computer skills. This enabled me to work for a variety of companies from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, to one of my favorites, the United States House of Representatives. My tenure at the House of Representatives was one of my most rewarding career opportunities where I achieved many accomplishments from managing the Computer Center, to teaching and/or mentoring to staff. In 1997, my ambitions and professional accomplishments lead me to acquire a position at Verizon Communications. I wanted to experience World Wide computer communications and large scale computer systems. With confidence, assertiveness and the willingness to go beyond expectations, I was employed with Verizon for over 17 years where I continue to enjoy a wealth of knowledge and rewards that will follow me as I embark on a career in entrepreneurship.

I have been married to my wife for over 5 years and our daughter is currently a graduating senior at Towson University. I am proud of both of them because of what they accomplish on a daily basis, professionally, educationally and spiritually. We do so much together as a family and I enjoy every second that I spend with them. My earlier life growing up with a loving family helped me transfer that life experience to my current family.

Entrepreneurship has become my new life’s dream because it is a profession that will enable me to grow as a successful business owner. With the love of my wife and daughter, I know that I will become a business owner that others will rely on, look up to and trust. I will be that business owner that will always go above and beyond expectations to ensure success.