I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science/Pre-Law with a Minor in Botany. In addition, I completed the equivalent of a Master of Science degree in Fire Science through an employer sponsored university program. I recently retired after thirty years of service as a Federal Wildland Firefighter. I have since worked self-employeed as an Estate Trustee and Wildland Fire Risk Assessment Specialist. During a ten year break from firefighting, other employment included Paralegal and Administrative Court Legal Advocate primarily involved with disability hearings.