Walden University – School of Public Policy and Administration
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Ph.D. (ABD) in Public Policy and Administration expected completion Spring 2015
Specialization in Policy Analysis
Dissertation Title: Sub-State Government Fragmentation and Illinois’ Fiscal Distress
Dissertation Chair: Lori Demeter, Ph.D.
Roosevelt University – School of Policy Studies
Schaumburg, Illinois
Master of Public Administration Degree (2005)
Concentration in Government Management
ASPA (Greater Chicago Chapter) Graduate Student of the Year
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, Illinois
Bachelor of Arts Degree (1999)
Political Science Major/Sociology Minor (Summa Cum Laude)
Recipient of the Frederick-Welty Award in Political Science
President Pi Sigma Alpha
President Alpha Chi
Triton College
River Grove, Illinois
Associate in Arts Degree (1995)
Concentration in Political Science (High Honors)
Phi Theta Kappa
Walden University – School of Public Policy and Administration
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Ph.D. (ABD) in Public Policy and Administration expected completion Fall 2014
Specialization in Public Policy Analysis
Dissertation: Sub-State Government Fragmentation and Illinois’ Fiscal Distress
Roosevelt University – School of Policy Studies
Schaumburg, Illinois|
Master of Public Administration Degree (2005)
Concentration in Government Management
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, Illinois
Bachelor of Arts Degree (1999)|
Political Science Major/Sociology Minor (Summa Cum Laude)
Triton College
River Grove, Illinois
Associate in Arts Degree (1995)
Concentration in Political Science (High Honors)
Northeastern Illinois University
Political Science Department – College of Arts and Sciences
Instructor (2006 and 2010-Present)
Illinois Institute of Technology
Public Administration Graduate Program – Stuart School of Business
Adjunct Professor (2009-Present)
PPA International
Principal and Managing Consultant (2012-Present)
Illinois Center for Violence Prevention
Executive Director (2010-2012)
City of Highwood
City Manager (2008-2010)
Eureka College
Organizational Leadership Program
Lecturer (2008)
Woodford County
County Administrator (2006-2008)
Electoral Strategies, LLC
Founder and Consultant (2003-2006)
Village of Buffalo Grove
Chairman-Board of Fire and Police Commissioners (1999-2006)
IT Associates, Incorporated
Vice President Government Relations (2001-2003)
United States Marine Corps
Honorably Discharged
LWH 2069
5500 N. St. Louis Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
United States
