I am joining forces with Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana to ask YOU to become a champion for our kids!

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana provides safe and enriching environments for young people after school, offering programs focused on academic success, character and leadership development, and healthy lifestyles. Serving over 8,000 youth annually throughout their 10 Clubs in Lake and Porter Counties, they are committed to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.

As a Clubhouse Hero during the 2025 Clubhouse Hero Challenge from May 25 to June 8, I am competing against other local leaders to see who can raise the most funds to support bright futures for our region’s youth. If I win, I will deliver on a special promise for the kids at one local Club. Your contribution gives our region’s children the tools to become the superheroes of their own stories.

A bit about me...

I have the honor of serving as Chief of Police for the Valparaiso Police Department. Since joining VPD in 2009, I’ve worked in every sworn division—from patrol to investigations—holding roles such as Patrol Officer, Undercover Narcotics Detective, Detective Sergeant, and Captain of Investigations. These experiences have shaped my leadership and deepened my commitment to the safety and well-being of our community. Along the way, I’ve also served in several specialty positions, including Field Training Officer, Bicycle Patrol Coordinator, and a member of the Special Deployment Unit.

I’m proud to have been recognized by my peers, being named Officer of the Year in 2011 and Investigator of the Year in both 2019 and 2020. I hold a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Indiana University Bloomington and am a graduate of Northwestern University's School of Police Staff and Command, the Northwest Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, and the Public Service Leadership Institute. Through every role and recognition, my focus has remained the same: serving Valparaiso with integrity, leadership, and a commitment to continuous growth.