• Has served as Albany's Acting Police Chief since James Tuffey retired in September 2009
• Began his career in the Albany Police Department in 1993 and was promoted several times, becoming Assistant Chief of Operations in 2005 and Deputy Chief in June 2008
• Served as Commander of Detectives and Commander of the Office of Professional Standards.
• Instituted a community policing program during his tenure as Deputy Chief

Personal and Educational Background

• Currently enrolled in the University at Albany's MBA program where he expects to graduate in 2012
• Earned a B.A. in English from UAlbany in 1992
• Resides in Saratoga County