Qualifications & Certifications
• Bachelor of Science in Law Enforcement
• Master Peace Officer Certification
• Special Texas Ranger commission
• IAAI-CFI (Certified Fire Investigator)
• CFEI (Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator)
• Hazardous Materials Technician
• Hazardous Materials First Responder at the Awareness Level
• Hazardous Materials First Responder at the Operations Level with Product Control Mission
Professional Affiliations
• International Association of Arson Investigators(Nevada and Arizona Chapters)
• National Association of Fire Investigators
• International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts
• The Risk Management Society (RIMS)/Nevada Chapter
• National Guard Association of Texas (Life Member)
Career Summary
SOUTHWEST GAS CORPORATION, Las Vegas, NV
Administrator/Risk Management & Safety,
January 2007 to September 2013
• Managed the largest of five divisions’ Risk Management department
• Personally investigated or assigned and managed all investigations (fires, explosions, energy theft/diversion, vehicle accidents, claims, injuries (including Workers Comp), property damage, line breaks, internal, near misses, etc.) for Corporate and the Southern Nevada Division
• Set Reserves and managed successful negotiation settlement of claims up to my level of authority
• Managed tendering of claims to contractors when necessary
• Identified and reported suspicious customer financial activity (SAR reports)
• Assisted corporate claims attorney in preparation for and during litigation processes
• Assisted Manager in the preparation of the training and travel budget
• Acted as a division Environmental Resource Coordinator
• Oversaw division safety compliance to include Driver Safety, PPE training, etc.
• Met with and represented Corp Legal with OSHA to assure compliance
• Acted as liaison for corporation with local law enforcement and Homeland Security officials
• Supervised Division security (contracts, employees, CCTV, facility access, special projects, etc.)
• Utilized RiskMaster system to maintain and analyze claim and safety data to recognize trends
• Provided monthly reports to Corporate Risk Management/Legal and Division management
• Planned and participated in Emergency Operation Center (EOC) drills
• Responded to emergencies; operating within Incident Command System (ICS)
• Member of Corporate Pipeline Safety committee
• Member of Corporate Crisis Management committee
• Provided Risk Management emergency on-call scheduling for three Divisions
• Assisted corporate Human Resources with sensitive investigations
• Successfully completed natural gas Service Technician training
• Successfully completed OSHA Construction 30 training
CLARK COUNTY OFFICE THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY, Las Vegas, NV
Investigator II,
October 2005 to January 2007
Process Server, September 2004 to October 2005
• Discovered the location of witnesses and other persons using various tracing methods
• Took statements from victims, witnesses and defendants
• Analyzed reports to identify relevant legal issues
• Served legal process
• Conducted detailed, independent investigations
• Recorded and maintained chain of evidence
• Testified in court as required
NEVADA TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AUTHORITY, Las Vegas, NV
Chief Transportation Inspector/Chief Investigator,
September 2001 to September 2003
Compliance/Enforcement Investigator II, December 1999 to September 2001
• Directly supervised one Supervisory Investigator and six Investigators
• Assumed the duties of the Manager of Transportation in their absence
• Assigned and managed all investigations (applicant background, financial, etc.)
• Oversaw the preparation of all reports and exhibits before submission to Hearing Officers or Counsel
• Became familiar with Nevada resort properties and maintained liaison with their security and valet personnel to assist in protection of their customers regarding passenger transportation
• Maintained inventory control of investigative equipment and supplies
• Conducted internal investigations relating to complaints against TSA staff
• Assisted in the planning of the budget for Enforcement
• Ensured that all enforcement officers maintained training qualifications
• Assisted other Investigators with assignments to include commercial vehicle safety inspections
• Performed patrol duties and took appropriate enforcement action
• Coordinated investigative activities with other federal, state and local agencies
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, Austin, TX
Sergeant Investigator, Criminal Intelligence/Special Crimes Service,
January 1987 to March 1999
Trooper I, II, and III, Higway Patrol Service,
January 1977 to January 1987
Recruit-Trainee,
September 1976 to January 1977
Clerk III, Identification and Criminal Records
September 1974 to September 1976
Clerk I (half-time), Identification and Criminal Records
August 1973 to September 1974
• 10 years of experience as a Highway Patrol Trooper
• Over 12 years of experience as a criminal investigator; open and covert investigations regarding criminal violations (fraud, theft, robbery, homicide, murder-for-hire, fugitives, gangs, etc.)
• Conducted applicant background investigations regarding lottery and pari-mutuel race tracks
• Provided pre-trip planning, personal protection and transportation for Texas Governors and other government dignitaries
• Established liaison and assisted other law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, military criminal investigators and intelligence units and corporate security personnel
• Case preparation and in-court testimony
• Assisted during disasters and emergencies
• Served on Headquarters’ Fleet Safety Board
