I currently serve as Vice President Human Resources- Global Manufacturing for Amgen Inc. located in Thousand Oaks, California. Prior to accepting the position with Amgen, I served as Sr Director, Human Resource for Dell Computer Business Group in Nashville Tennessee. At Dell, I managed the human resources/community relations functions that included employee relations and training for the facility.
Before joining Dell, I spent 25 years in human resources with the General Electric Company, a manufacturer of products ranging from large appliances, lighting, electrical components and aircraft engines. I am a graduate of the well-known General Electric HR training program. Prior to GE, I spent three years serving in the U.S. Army including serving as a member of the President’s Honor Guard in Ft. Myer Virginia. I also served consecutive tours of duty in the Republic of Viet Nam where I was the recipient of the Bronze Star medal of Valor.
As a part of my community activities, I served as Chairman of the Urban League Board of Directors, Board Member of the Chamber of Commerce, Board Member of the United Way, and Board Member of Junior Achievement in Nashville, TN. I currently serve as a board member for Moorpark College’s Foundation, a past Polemarch (President) of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and now serve as a Board Member of the Ventura Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Franklin Business/Law School after attending Ohio State University for 2 years. I received my Masters of Education and Counseling degree from North Carolina Central University in Durham North Carolina.
I attend church at the Second Simi Valley Missionary Baptist church where I participate with the male chorus and have serve on the Trustee Board. I have a love of music, biking, skating, and reading. I currently have two books published entitled “The Tragedy of Darkness” and “My Personal War Within”.