Commanding Officer, North Carolina Piedmont Consortium

The Commanding Officer is a native of Brooklyn, New York. He attended the United States Naval Academy, graduating with honors with a degree in Mathematics (Operations Analysis) prior to commissioning in May 1980.

After nuclear power and basic submarine training, the Commanding Officer reported to PCU GEORGIA (SSBN-729) in 1982. He served as an engineering division officer and Tactical Systems Officer while the ship completed new construction testing, demonstration and shakedown operations, and two strategic deterrent patrols. In 1986, he transferred to shore duty as an instructor at the S8G Nuclear Propulsion Training Unit in New York.

In September 1988, following completion of the Submarine Officer Advanced Course, the Commanding Officer joined USS FLYING FISH (SSN-673) as Navigator/Operations Officer. Here he participated in post-overhaul certifications, interfleet transfer, and a Mediterranean Deployment. He then served on the staff of the Chief of Naval Personnel in Washington, DC, for a two year tour involving submarine force manpower, personnel, and budget issues.

In July 1993, the Commanding Officer reported as Executive Officer of USS OKLAHOMA CITY (SSN 723). Among other operations, the ship was the test platform for technical and operational evaluations of the submarine force's newest sonar and combat control systems, and earned the Submarine Squadron Eight Battle "E".

The Commanding Officer then reported to Omaha, Nebraska, where he served as Special Assistant to the Commander in Chief of United States Strategic Command. During this tour, he also earned a Master's Degree in Business Administration.

The Commanding Officer assumed command of USS WEST VIRGINIA (Gold) in May of 1998, and led the ship through four highly successful strategic deterrent patrols. In November of 2000, he reported to Washington, DC as Executive Staff Director of the National Nuclear Security Administration, where he dealt with issues involving US nuclear weapons, international nonproliferation, naval nuclear propulsion, and counterterrorism.

The Commanding Officer took command of US Naval Activities UK in June 2003, assuming responsibility for administration, policy, and support of US Navy units throughout the United Kingdom, Gibraltar, and Northern Europe.

The Commanding Officer is authorized to wear the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal, the Navy Achievement Medal, and various unit and service awards.