He began teaching at RUC in 2013 and quickly fell in love with the school and its excellent students. He is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. where he earned a B.S. in Management. He served in the U.S. Army before retiring, pursuing a master’s degree and teaching certificate, and entering the education field. He previously taught in several capacities, including as an instructor/ trainer at military schools and teaching leadership at Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont. His interests include reading, fishing, and woodworking. He lives in Beijing with his wife and three of four children – his daughter is a sophomore at a private college in Georgia, U.S.A.