Education
- M.B.A. in Business Administration
- DeVry University
Research Interests
Hospitality management, leadership development, organizational behavior
Positions Held
2022 - Present
Quality Matters
Peer Reviewer
2010 - 2011
Romano's Macaroni Grill
Restaurant Management
2008 - 2010
OD1 Management, LLC
Owner
2006 - 2010
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
Restaurant Management
2001 - 2005
US Army
Automated Logistics Specialist
Media Contributions
Will the Planned Higher Wage Bill Mean the End of Tipping?
American Public University Edge
March 26, 2021
Social Media - Blog
Business Lessons from COVID-19’s Effect on Tourism
American Public University Edge
February 12, 2021
Social Media - Blog
Implicit Bias
onlinecareertips.com
July 25, 2016
Social Media - Blog
How to Motivate Minimum Wage Employees
onlinecareertips.com
April 21, 2016
Social Media - Blog
Expanding your hospitality career search
Onlinecareertips.com
June 30, 2015
Social Media - Blog
The State of Hospitality Customer Service
Onlinecareertips.com
June 29, 2015
Social Media - Blog
Receptiveness to Learning: Responsibilities of the Educator and the Student
EvoLLLUtion
June 10, 2015
Social Media - Blog
High speed, Low Drag, implications for the military and beyond
Military1
February 9, 2015
Social Media - Blog
Gluten-Free Frenzy: Fact or Fad?
Gluten-Free Frenzy: Fact or Fad?
2014
Social Media - Blog
Tableside Technology: More Control or Loss of Service?
Tableside Technology: More Control or Loss of Service?
2013
Social Media - Blog
The Effect of Inflationary Acts in the Hospitality Industry
The Effect of Inflationary Acts in the Hospitality Industry
2013
Social Media - Blog
The Effect of Inflationary Acts in the Hospitality Industry
Onlinecareertips.com
September 20, 2013
Social Media - Blog
Tableside Technology: More Control or Loss of Service?
Onlinecareertips.com
September 12, 2013
Social Media - Blog
Certifications and Licensure
August 8, 2018
Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE)
American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute
June 21, 2024
CITI- Social & Behavioral Research- Basic/Refresher
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program)
Awards & Honors
July 15,
2022
Unsung Leader Award
APUS
For those whose contributions to Academics come not from title, but from their hard work and their inspiration of others to become better leaders. This individual shows initiative, demonstrates motivation, and makes Academics a more inclusive organization.
May 27,
2022
Integrity Award
APUS
For those who practice fairness, honesty, and objectivity in serving students, faculty, or staff.
June 16,
2021
2020 University Strategic Initiative – Catalyst – Learning Management System Migration
APUS
During 2020, the earner of this badge made significant contributions to the migration of courses to a new online classroom to improve user experience, promote student-to-student and faculty-to-student interaction, enable a robust mobile classroom, and further differentiate APUS as a leader in online learning.
June 18,
2020
Outstanding Leadership
APUS
Eta Sigma Delta
June 28,
2019
Outstanding Leadership
APUS
Eta Sigm Delta
June 2,
2018
Excellence in Teaching Gateway Courses
APUS
June 2017
Outstanding Leadership
APUS
Eta Sigma Delta
2013
2013 Excellence in Teaching and Learning
APUS, School of Management
Recognition for excellence in teaching