A licensed cosmetologist and experienced beauty industry executive, he serves as an expert witness in matters involving cosmetology education, regulatory compliance, and school operations. His career combines more than 20 years of industry experience with senior-level leadership overseeing multi-location cosmetology institutions and organizational growth initiatives. His background includes executive roles with responsibility for operational oversight, financial management, organizational restructuring, and regulatory compliance within beauty education organizations, and he has held senior leadership positions guiding strategic planning and institutional performance.

His experience encompasses curriculum development and implementation, admissions and financial aid administration, marketing and recruitment strategies, human resources management, financial operations, and development of compliance systems to ensure adherence to state education and regulatory requirements. He has worked directly with education departments, regulatory agencies, and industry associations on compliance and legislative matters affecting cosmetology schools. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business, a Certificate in Cosmetology Arts and Sciences, and has been a Licensed Cosmetologist since 1992.