• Bachelor of Science, 1981, Corrections – Specializing in Community Law Enforcement, East Carolina University, Greenville, N. C.
• Associate in Applied Science, 1978, Criminal Justice - Protective Service Technology, Martin Community College, Williamston, N. C.
• Diploma, 1976, Williamston High School, Williamston, N. C.
• National Sheriffs’ Institute, Executive Development Program, April 21, 2000, Longmont, Colorado.
• National Sheriffs’ Association, Weapons of Mass Destruction – Executive Level Training, National Guard Readiness Center, February 2000, Washington, D.C.
• Criminal Justice General Instructor Training, February 23, 1996, Coastal Plain Law Enforcement Training Center at Wilson Technical Community College, Wilson, N. C.
• Basic Law Enforcement Training, 1984, Coastal Plains Law Enforcement Academy, Wilson, N. C. (Highest Academic Achiever Award)

Professional Certifications

• Detention Officer Instructor Certification, July 5, 1996, North Carolina Sheriff’s Education and Training Standards Commission, North Carolina Department of Justice.
• Criminal Justice Instructor Certification, March 19, 1996, North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission, North Carolina Department of Justice.
• Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate, May 23, 1995, North Carolina Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission.
• Intermediate Law Enforcement Certificate, October 27, 1986, North Carolina Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission.
• Basic Law Enforcement Certificate, October 27, 1986, North Carolina Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission.
• General Jailer Certification, June 24, 1985, North Carolina Sheriffs’ Education and Standards Commission.
• General Deputy Sheriff Certification, December 22, 1984, North Carolina Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission.
• Pitt County Crisis Intervention Team (C. I. T.) - Certification 2007

Professional Organizations

• North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association
  • Jail Committee 1999 - 2002
  • Background Standards Study Committee - 2000
  • Activities Committee
  • Jail, Law and Order Committee
• National Sheriffs’ Association
• Pitt County Law Enforcement Officers’ Association
  • Board of Directors
  • President 2000-2001
• Pitt County Law Enforcement Executives’ Association - Past President
• International Association of Narcotics Investigators
• Regional Organized Crime Information Center (R. O. C. I. C.)
• Eastern Regional Information Center (E. R. I. C.)

Community Service Organizations - Memberships

• Saint James United Methodist Church
• Saint James United Methodist Men, President 2001
• University City Kiwanis Club, Inter-club Chairman 1998-1999, 1999-2000, 2000-2001. Board of Directors
• Forbes Woods Condominium Association of Greenville, Board of Directors, Vice President
• Brightleaf Amateur Radio Club, Greenville, N. C.
• Pitt – Greenville Crime Stoppers, ex officio member
• Pitt County Gang Prevention Alliance
• Substance Abuse Coalition
• Safe Communities Coalition
• Crown Point Lodge # 708, A. F.& A. M.
• Pitt County Shrine Club, Winterville, N. C.
• Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, S. J., U. S. A, Valley of New Bern, Orient of North Carolina.
• Sudan Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S., New Bern, N. C.
• Sudan Provost Guard, New Bern, N. C.
• East Carolina Council, Boy Scouts of America - Executive Board,
• Pitt District Committee, B. S. A.
• Venturing Crew # 911, B. S. A., Sponsoring Agency Executive.

Awards and Honors

• Law Enforcement Award, 1993, Optimist Club of Greenville.
• Highest Academic Achiever, March 1984, Coastal Plain Law Enforcement Academy.
• Outstanding Young Rescuer, 1981, Williamston Jaycees.