I developed the instructor outlines, and handouts for all advanced courses and CCW classes including; Tactical Pistol I (AZ POST approved), Tac II, Tac III, Tactical Shotgun, Defensive knife, ASP Certification, all hand to hand Combatives courses, Judicious Use-Of-Force, Physiological / Psychological aspects of self-defense, Mindset lectures, catalogs and promotional materials, and numerous student handouts.
During this time, instructor staff increased from 3 to 8 and revenue increased from $5000 to +$17000 per month. The curriculum developed the reputation as state off the art in both the civilian and law enforcement communities of the Southwest. During part of this time I was also director of all training and in charge of class scheduling, staffing, and development.
Additionally in 1997 and 1998 I presented seminars at the National Tactical Invitational.

1988 - 1992; Central Unit Maximum Security Prison Correctional Service Officer, , Arizona Department of Corrections, Florence, Az.
DUTIES: Supervision of large groups of inmates primarily as a yard officer escorting groups of inmates during movement outside their cells. From 1989 to 1992, 60% of the work involved the overall co-ordination of all inmate movement, and yard officer distribution within the Unit. This position also involved the immediate response to problem situations, emergencies, and the high-risk transportation of inmates.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
ALEOAC Certified Firearms and Use- of- Force Instructor.
Correctional Service Officer Training Academy Instructor, Tucson, Az.
ASPF Tactical Support Unit (SWAT) Member.


Firearms & Defensive Training Background –
2000 - Handgun Retention and Disarming, John Holshein Insights
1999- Surefire Institute Officer Survival In Low Light seminar
NRA Law Enforcement Instructor Development Course
Gunsite Tactical Shotgun
Seminars; H&K Tactical Rifle, Cut & Don?t Be cut/ Cold Steel, Spontaneous Survival Drills, Predators Their Techniques/ Skip Gochenour, The Terrorist Threat/ Gary Greco, Reactionary Gap/ John Holshein Insights, Historical Origins of Shooting Techniques/ Greg Hamilton Insights, Problem Solving/ John Farnam.
1998- ASP Baton Law Enforcement Instructor Certification
Intensive Pistol Skills Course, Greg Hamilton Insights
Seminars; IALEFI Patrol Rifle / Rick Furr, Close Quarters Confrontations / Greg Hamilton &John Holshien, Insights, Reading Predators and Body Language Techniques/ Greg Hamilton Insights, Low Light Defensive Techniques/ Andy Stanford OPS, Multiple Assailant Control / Gary Wistrand Security Director NASA, Mental Toughness Techniques / John Farnam DTI, Wound Characteristics of Firearms / Dr. Mike Shertz Insights
1997 - Unarmed Combat and Defensive Knife X 2, Greg Hamilton Insights
- Seminars; Gun Retention / Greg Hamilton & John Holshien, Insights
Improvised Weapons / Greg Stough
1995 - Law Enforcement Instructor Certification, Glock Inc.
- NRA Certified Instructor for Handgun, Home Firearms Safety, and Personal Protection
- Certified Instructor for Concealed Carry Arizona Dept. of Public Safety
- Seminars; Carjacking Defense, Gun Retention, and Groundfighting / Insights,
Two Person Entries and Use-of-Cover/ John Farnam
1991 - Instructor Arizona Correctional Officer Training Academy:
Instructed in Use-of-Force, Self Defense Tactics, Firearms Qualification, Restraint Techniques, Policies and Standards, De-escalation methods and skills, and general Academy policies.
1990 - Arizona Dept. of Corrections Firearms and Use-of-Force Instructor
- Arizona Dept. of Corrections Instructor Development Training


COMPETITIVE SHOOTING HIGHLIGHTS

2003 Az. Stock Service Pistol Champion Az. IDPA Championship

2001 Overall Winner Arizona State Trifecta Stockgun Championship Series

2000 1st. Limited Division Grandmaster Arizona State & Sectional Championships,

1995 United States Practical Shooting Association Grand Master classification using a Glock firearm,

1997 2nd. Overall at National Tactical Invitational,

1993 World Stock Shootoff Champion

9 time Arizona State Stockgun Champion,

top 5 finishes in over 20 major practical shooting competitions.