Served for four decades as a leader, commander and trainer in the US Army. Last posting prior to retirement was as the Commander of US Army forces in Europe. Served 3 years in Combat, and had tours of duty commanding at both the Army's National Training Center in California, and Commanding the Joint Multinational Training Center in Germany. Commanded the 1st Armored Division and Task Force Iron in Northern Iraq during the surge, and revamped the Army's Basic Soldier and Officer Training as part of Training and Doctrine Command. Possesses Masters Degrees in Exercise Physiology, Military History, and International Relations. Currently pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration at the Crummer School, Rollins College.

Leading programs for Global Strategy, Health Performance Strategies and Leader Development at Florida Hospital in Orlando. Wrote "Growing Physician Leaders," published by Rosetta Books, which is available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

Appointed to the President's Council on Fitness, Sport and Nutrition in September 2013. Serves on the boards of the non-profits "Mission: Readiness," "World TEAM Sports," and "Operation Gratitude." Appointed an adjunct scholar at the Institute of Modern War, West Point. Serves as a military analyst for CNN.