I was born and raised in Portland Oregon, where I graduated from Grant High school. I enlisted in the US Navy and spent four years working as a nuclear repairman. I obtained a bachelor’s degree in business management from University of Phoenix and completed an Appraisal Trainee License in both California and Washington State. Currently, I work as a Case Manager with Aging and Disability of SW Washington. I have three amazing adult children(Rest in Heaven Shade’e), and three beautiful grandkids. SOS has provided a rare opportunity to practice my lifelong philosophy to see the good in others through supportive actions. As a young adult, I made a personal commitment to live this life in honor of so many family members and friends that have gone before me. I define and measure that honor through selfless and deliberate action to help others; that unexplainable feeling I experience inside my soul lets me know I am doing the right thing. To navigate through this rewarding journey with five of my closest friends creates unforgettable memories with meaning…Mission Complete!!