I am a lifelong public servant shaped by a family tradition of service, integrity, and commitment. As the son of a Lowell firefighter and a stay-at-home mother raising four children, I learned early the importance of leading by example, serving others, and stepping up when it matters.

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I grew up in Lowell’s Back Central neighborhood, where a strong sense of community existed alongside real challenges. Those realities were personal. Addiction ultimately took my older brother’s life at 45, shaping my understanding of struggle, resilience, and the need for a firm commitment to public safety, prevention, and compassionate community support. 

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My public service career began at MCI Concord as a Correction Officer in 1989 and continued with the Lowell Police Department. Less than a year into policing, I was seriously injured after being struck by a fleeing felony suspect’s vehicle. After multiple surgeries, I returned to duty, reaffirming my commitment to the community I served.

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During this time, I bought a small cottage in Tyngsboro, tore it down by hand, and built my own home. After returning to Lowell and finally settling in the Highlands, I met my wife and began raising a family. In 2002, we moved to Dracut, built a small family farm, and became deeply involved in the community through coaching, volunteering, and local service.

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In 2005, I responded to a nighttime emergency involving a man attempting suicide in the Merrimack River. I entered the icy water and helped save his life, as well as that of my partner.  I was awarded the Medal of Valor and nominated for the George L. Hanna award for my actions. Experiences like this shaped my belief that leadership requires service, courage, and the willingness to act when lives are on the line.

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When cumulative injuries ended my law enforcement career, I faced one of the most difficult transitions of my life and was diagnosed with complex PTSD. With the support of fellow veterans, first responders, mental-health professionals, and my family, I rebuilt my life and discovered post-traumatic growth—transforming adversity into renewed purpose.

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That realization reshaped my mission. I became trained and certified to support others facing trauma, dedicating my work to helping people build resilience and reclaim meaningful lives. My leadership now extends beyond traditional public safety into advocacy, peer support, and community well-being.

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I also served as an elected member of the Greater Lowell Technical High School Committee from 2011–2018, working to support students, families, and improve educational opportunities for our youth.  That experience affirmed my belief that strong communities are built through service-driven leadership, collaboration, and listening to those most impacted.

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Today, I continue to grow as a leader, mentor, and advocate—focused on strengthening communities and elevating others. Every challenge I’ve faced has shaped the leader I’ve become—not by breaking me, but by building something stronger.