Biographical Information:
Born: Seattle Washington, 1971
Married: To the Former Sharon Sokolowski of Kent Washington, 1995
Children: 3
Education:
Washington State University, Pullman Washington, Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts, 1994-1998
Rainier Beach High School, Seattle Washington, 1985-1989
Madison Middle School, Seattle Washington, 1983-1985
Sanislo Elementary School, Seattle Washington, 1976-1983
United States Navy Commands:
Destroyer Squadron Nine, Everett Washington, Training & Readiness Officer, 2007-2009
USS Rodney M. Davis (FFG 60), Everett Washington, Operation's Officer, 2006-2007
Surface Warfare Officer School (Department Head), Newport Rhode Island, Student, 2005-2006
Military Entrance Processing Station, Portland Oregon, Operation's Officer, 2003-2005
USS Sacramento (AOE 1), Bremerton Washington, Damage Control Assistant, 2001-2003
USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58), Virginia Beach & Mayport Florida, Communication's Officer, 1999-2001
Surface Warfare Officer School (Division Officer), Newport Rhode Island, Student, 1999
Naval Flight Officer pipeline, Pensacola Florida, Student, 1998-1999
Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps, Washington State University, Pullman Washington, Student, 1994-1998
Broadened Opportunity for Officer Selection and Training, San Diego California, Student, 1993-1994
USS Independence (CV 62), San Diego California & Yokosuka Japan, Elevator Electrician, 1990-1993
Electrician’s Mate “A” School, Great Lakes Illinois, Student, 1989-1990
Boot Camp, Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes Illinois, Recruit, 1989
Navy Delayed Entry Program, Seattle Washington, 1988
United States Navy Rank:
Lieutenant Commander, 2008
Lieutenant, 2002
Lieutenant Junior Grade, 2000
Commissioned as a Naval Officer, Ensign, 1998
Attended Washington State University Reserve Officer Training Corps, 1994-1998
Completed E-1 through E-5, 1990-1994
Enlisted in Navy as an E-1 (lowest rank), 1989
World Travel:
Australia: Sydney
Bahrain: Manama
- Drove all around the island, visited the Tree of Life, crossed the King Fahd Causeway that bridges Saudi Arabia (though I didn't enter Saudi Arabia).
Canada: Vancouver, Victoria
Costa Rica: Golfito
Croatia: Split
Cuba: Guantanamo Bay
Cyprus: Ayia Napa, Limassol, Paphos
Egypt: Luxor, Safaga
El Salvador: Acajutla
France: Sete
Guam:
Hong Kong: Kowloon
Israel: Haifa, Jerusalem
Italy: La Maddalena, Rome
Japan: Sasebo, Tokyo, Yokosuko
Jordan: Aqaba
Korea: Pusan, Seoul
Malta:
Mexico: Puerto Vallarta, Tijuana
Morocco: Ceuta
Panama: Panama
Philippines: Olongapo
Qatar: Doha
Spain: Balearic Islands (Ibiza, Palma de Mallorca), Benidorm, Gibralter, Rhoda
Singapore: Sembawang, Changi Naval base
Thailand: Bangkok, Pattaya
Turkey: Ephesis, Marmaris
United Arab Emirates: Dubai, Jebel Ali
United States: Been to all except Alaska
Waterways I traveled:
Canals: Panama, Suez
Gulfs: Arabian, Aqaba
Oceans: Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean
Seas: Arabian, Caribbean, Mediterranean, Red
Others: Puget Sound, Strait of Juan de Fuca
Places I lived:
California: San Diego
Florida: Pensacola
Japan: Yokosuka
Rhode Island: Newport
Virginia: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
Washington State: Bremerton, Marysville, Pullman, Seattle, Silverdale, Vancouver
Famous sites:
Sears Tower, Statue of Liberty, Twin Towers, Space Needle, City of Ephesus, Valley of the Kings, Sistine Chapel, St. Peters Basilica, Luxor, City of Ephesis, Grand Canyon, Mt Rushmore...
Places I've worked outside the Navy:
Burger King (Greasy-spoon in Pullman, WA)
The Combine (Coffee shop in Pullman, WA)
House cleaning (for one of my landlords in Pullman, WA)
Union Bay (Clothing warehouse in Kent, WA)
Veteran's Affairs (Unemployment Office in Pullman, WA)
Dick's Restaurant (Greasy-spoon in Seattle, WA)
Upholstery shop (West Seattle)
Paper Route (West Seattle Herald)