April 2006 - Present

• Provide safety regulatory consulting services to the motor carrier industry regarding the application of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) and the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR).
• Conduct seminars for industry regarding the FMCSR and HMR.
• Provide Expert testimony services to clients regarding the FMCSR and standard industry operational practices.

Federal Program Specialist
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
    
    South Carolina Division, 2001-2005
    Georgia Division, 2000

• Supervised the enforcement and compliance review activities of FMCSA Safety Investigators and state enforcement officers and approved enforcement cases.
• Supervised the New Entrant Program and approved safety audits.
• Evaluated Safety Investigators’ knowledge, interpretation and application of FMCSR and HMR.
• Provided training to Safety Investigators regarding the accurate and appropriate development of enforcement actions against non-compliant carriers.
• Coached new Safety Investigators to develop a thorough understanding of FMCSR and FMCSA policies and procedures. Determined readiness to working independently.
• Appeared on behalf of Division Administrator at various conferences, association meetings and compliance seminars providing technical assistance and training.
• Maintained certification as a Safety Investigator.

State Program Specialist
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

    South Carolina Division, 2005
    Georgia Division, 1997 - 2000

• Evaluated and monitored the enforcement, compliance review and vehicle inspection activities of state commercial vehicle enforcement programs.
• Approved enforcement cases prepared by state enforcement officers.
• Provided technical expertise to state and local agencies regarding application and interpretation of FMCSA grant policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Evaluated and approved Commercial Vehicle Safety Plan in grant application through the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program.  Managed over $1 million in grants through this program to state agencies.
• Appeared on behalf of Division Administrator at various conferences, association meetings and compliance seminars providing technical assistance and training.
• Maintained certification as a Safety Investigator.

Safety Investigator
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

    South Carolina, Georgia, & Virginia Divisions
    1992-1997; 2001

• Conducted compliance reviews and prepared enforcement cases against non-compliant carriers.
• Answered technical questions for carriers and the general public regarding FMCSR and HMR.
• Conducted motor vehicle roadside inspections to determine the compliance of the driver and vehicle with the requirements of FMCSR and HMR.
• Applied and interpreted FMCSR and HMR in conducting my daily work.
• Coached new Safety Investigators to develop a thorough understanding of FMCSR and FMCSA policies and procedures prior to working independently.

• Administrator’s Award for Superior Achievement, FMCSA - 2004
• On-the-Spot Award, FMCSA - 2003
• Find the Good and Praise It, FMCSA - 2000
• Colleague Award, FMCSA - 2000
• Outstanding Performance, FMCSA - 1998 & 2000
• Peer Award, FMCSA - 1994
• Special Act Awards, FMCSA - 1993–2004

Provided numerous presentations to South Carolina Trucking Association, Georgia Motor Trucking Association, and the transportation industry – 1994-2005.  Topics covered entire scope of FMCSR and HMR and best practices.

Provided in-service training to FMCSA and state enforcement personnel in Georgia and South Carolina – 1994-2005.  Topics covered entire scope of FMCSR and HMR and Field Operations Training Manual.

Bachelor of Science, 1992
Criminal Justice - Major
Psychology - Minor
Graduated cum laude
University of South Carolina , Columbia, SC

• Born October 30, 1970 in Clinton, South Carolina. Resides in Columbia, South Carolina.