Firefighter - June 5, 1972
Lieutenant - May 12, 1979
Captain - August 1, 1984
District Chief - April 11, 1987
Division Chief - April, 1988
Chief of Training - January, 1991
Director of Fire Services - January 1, 1992


Position encompassed the responsibility for planning and operating the Fire Services Division for the City of Memphis. Reported to the Mayor through the Chief Administrative Officer. Department operated $87 million operating and $7.3 million capital improvement budget. 
 
Department serves a diverse population of 630,000 through eight bureaus, fifty-two (52) fire stations and 1697 personnel. Service delivery includes fire suppression, rescue services, hazardous material response, emergency ambulance service, fire code enforcement, disaster and preparedness and response, and fire cause and arson investigation. 
 
08/1994
Harvard University
Professional Program for Senior Executives in State & Local Government

12/1982
University of Arkansas
Master’s Degree
Master of Science degree in Operations Management

01/1981
University of Memphis
Bachelor’s Degree
B.S. degree in personnel management
 
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Development of the Federal FEMA Urban, Search & Rescue Team, (TN-TF1) within Memphis Fire Department
Creation of Special Operations Bureau (Rescue 1, & Rescue 2)
Implementation of Fire/Fighter Paramedic Program within MFD
Development of Master Plan and subsequent approval of capital funding regarding the design, and construction of Memphis Fire Department Training Academy
Fire Museum of Memphis
Disaster Preparedness and Response (Weapons of Mass Destruction) Federal Program Participation.