Professional Experience

Hired in 2019 as the Safety and Security Specialist at WINK News. FBI Special Agent 1996-2017 serving in Atlanta, New York, FBI HQ and Quantico, VA. Served in the Navy, both on active duty and the reserve, retiring as a Commander in 2011.

News Philosophy

Work to help the citizens of SWFL keep their family, home, cyber, and finances safe and secure.

Hobbies & Interests

Flying, fishing & luge.

Education

Masters in Homeland Security from American Military University, Bachelors in Communications from the University of Miami.

Likes best about Southwest Florida

The people, along with the weather, and no DC traffic!

Hometown

Poughkeepsie, NY.

Most Wanted Wednesday: We feature three of SWFL’s most wanted suspects; Aug. 28

This weekly WINK News segment features fugitives from justice right here in Southwest Florida. This is your chance to help out the community and give the tip that gets these suspects off the street. Law enforcement officers say these three people need to be found – and you can help. If you have seen them […]

The 2020 Census Operational Plan compiled by the U.S. Census Bureau, part of the Department of Commerce. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick)

Census canvasser knocks on my door. What do I do?

You may hear a knock on your door, with someone saying they are working for the census. It can start as soon as this week. What should I look for? A legitimate canvasser for the Census Bureau will have a badge, a bag and a tag. If you do not see them, do not answer […]

Lee County schools focusing on prevention when it comes to safety

Nearly 100,000 students in Lee County return to school next week, and tens of thousands more when you add Collier, Charlotte, DeSoto, Glades and Hendry counties. Sadly, for some, learning’s not top of mind. Safety and security is priority. Rick Parfitt, Chief of Security for the School District of Lee County gives himself an 8 […]

Criminals often seek ‘soft targets’ when striking the public

Just when you think you’re safe, you are not. With all the attention focused on sporting events, concerts and airports, people with a mission to kill will want to hit you when you never expect it. A food festival in California. A Walmart in Texas. A bar in Ohio. All of them are what law […]

School District of Lee County seal. Photo via WINK News.

Lee County school district adopts crisis training for back to school

The School District of Lee County is adopting a new program to help protect kids ahead of the 2019-20 school year. New training will help schools in the county provide standardization of safety procedures and get everyone on the same page for crisis response. The steps: Lockout Lockdown Evacuate Shelter Hold This is the new […]