YEAR OF THE CAPTAINS & COLONELS

VIEW BIO Message to NNOA President & Members: Thank you for affording me the opportunity to share some of the leadership lessons learned from nearly three decades of service.  I am here today because of the Sailors who entrusted me to lead them and who worked...

Message to NNOA President & Members: I am humbled and excited to provide reflections to the members of the NNOA. NNOA has been a part of my career, since I was 2ndLt. Philosophy is defined as “the synthesis of all learning; any system of motivating concepts or...

VIEW BIO Message to NNOA President & Members: My father’s words to me at my OCS graduation were simple, yet impactful - “before honor comes humility”. They remain stenciled in my heart to this day, and have guided every aspect of my progress in the Coast Guard. My...

The Bottom Line: You Just Have To C.A.R.E. Articles and books abound on the topic of effective leadership and the unique combination of skills required for becoming a great leader.  Many highlight the need to hone multiple leadership styles and knowing which style to...

Message to NNOA President & Members: A leader’s philosophy, vision, traits, and techniques are all tools developed, learned, and continuously practiced over a lifetime.  For me, the development of my tools reflects the investment of others in me, investment of me...

Message to NNOA President & Members: Throughout my career, I have been fortunately to have mentors and sponsors help guide my careers. These individuals have helped me shape the path I have taken. A few essential lessons I have learned over the years: ✓ Treat...

Message to NNOA President & Members: “With over 25 years of service, the best advice I have been given was from a retired Master Chief from the Vietnam War era who happened to be an advisor at my NROTC Unit; "Everything in life is either a lesson or a blessing." ...

Leadership Lessons Innovate: Lean forward, think outside the box, and capitalize on opportunities to evolve. There’s Power in Positivity: Let’s face it- everyone has their off days. Don’t let your crew see yours. Your team will feed off your energy, good or bad, so...

Message to NNOA President & Members: First of all, I am humbled and thrilled to be recognized with this great honor.  I acknowledge that I am the beneficiary of active and engaged leadership, mentorship, and advocacy throughout my career.  I have devoted my life...