Hauptmann, USMC; Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, Penn State University, 2003; US Marine Corps Flight Training, 2004-2006; Master of Science in Military Space Systems operations, Naval Postgraduate School, 2011; Master of Science in Physica, Naval Postgraduate School, 2011; United States Naval Test Pilot School, 2015-2016; Pilot AH-1 Qualified; Semifinalist bei der Astronautenauswahl der NASA-Gruppe 21; derzeit Deputy Force Preservation Division (G-10)/Director of Safety & Standardization, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific.