Vice Mayor and Council Member coordinating municipal policy, community concerns, and reviewing 50+ budget items per month for the City of Homestead. Brings public-sector leadership informed by law enforcement service, nuclear security administration, and project coordination in high-stakes operating environments. Strengthens decision-making through budget awareness, emergency response planning, and clear communication with residents and staff.
Work History
Vice Mayor/ Council Member
6 Years 11 Months
City of Homestead, FL | 11.2019 - Current
Draft ordinances and resolutions that support city priorities, compliance needs, and community standards.
Facilitate public meetings and hearings to gather resident input and communicate council decisions clearly.
Coordinate with city staff and community stakeholders on planning items, service concerns, and follow-up actions.
Evaluate budget requests and spending priorities to align funding decisions with community needs.
Represent city interests in interagency discussions that address public safety, development, and service delivery.
Monitor code compliance and zoning matters to support orderly growth and consistent municipal decisions.
Advise residents on city processes, service channels, and local concerns through responsive constituent communication.
Participate in policy discussions that balance infrastructure needs, public safety, and neighborhood priorities.
Safeguards Program Lead
1 Year 6 Months
X-Energy, Inc. | 05.2022 - 11.2023
Coordinated $[number] in contract and security support for construction requests and long-term facility protection planning.
Developed 5-10 safeguards tasks per week to support security readiness across SMR site-selection and licensing.
Developed safeguards and security programs for small modular reactors ahead of federal site-selection and licensing approvals.
Partnered with Contract Engineering and state and federal law enforcement leaders on construction requests and protection procedures.
Translated safeguards requirements into long-term security process guidance for new facility construction and operations.
Lead Project Manager
6 Months
Florida Power and Light | 11.2021 - 05.2022
Managed $250M in project support spending while evaluating future work to align with company goals.
Resolved 50-70 legacy modification items per week by closing dormant project issues and restoring work momentum.
Re-established communication with engineering vendors to advance legacy items and coordinate project delivery.
Prepared and evaluated future projects to support manpower reduction goals and improve scheduling priorities.
Supported station initiatives during refueling outages and performed Station Duty manager roles as needed.
Site Manager-Security
3 Years 6 Months
Florida Power and Light | 05.2018 - 11.2021
Oversaw $150M security program budget across training, corrective action, and administrative planning.
Managed 5-7 security shift handoffs per week while supporting station coverage and administrative continuity.
Directed Nuclear Security Organization Training, Corrective Action, Human Performance, and Safeguards Information programs.
Managed the Contract Security organization and daily operations to support station requirements.
Participated in emergency response activities as a member of the Turkey Point Emergency Response organization.
Served on the Management Review Committee, Station Qualified Reviewer team, and Cyber Security Assessment Team.
Provided qualified Maintenance Supervisor and Station Duty Manager support during refueling outages and emergent plant needs.
Reserve Police Lieutenant
15 Years
City of Homestead, FL | 11.2004 - 11.2019
Managed $3M in mobile command center resources during critical incidents requiring on-scene personnel control and incident command.
Assisted with narcotics investigations, search warrants, and surveillance operations in the Special Investigative Unit.
Coordinated reserve lieutenant duties after promotion from reserve sergeant, supporting reserve unit supervision and field readiness.
Patrolled with United States Customs and Border Protection in UH-60 Blackhawk and A-Star helicopter missions as support officer.
Performed aviation patrols with Miami-Dade Police Department and Florida Wildlife Commission units in Bell Long Ranger and A-Star aircraft.
Maintained operational readiness for critical incidents requiring personnel deployment, mobile command support, and coordinated field response.
Senior Nuclear Analyst-Security
13 Years 4 Months
Florida Power and Light | 01.2005 - 05.2018
Manage 7% budget variance for administrative and security support spending in the Security department.
Track 10-20 corrective action items weekly across Nuclear Security Training, Human Performance, and Safeguards Information programs.
Oversee contract security operations and daily station support to meet Turkey Point requirements.
Support Turkey Point emergency response activities and contribute to incident command during station events.
Serve on the Management Review Committee and Cyber Security Assessment Team to strengthen regulatory compliance.
Provide qualified Maintenance Supervisor support during refueling outages and emergent plant needs.
Coordinate station security responsibilities with internal teams and external partners as needed.
Force on Force Coordinator
5 Months
Florida Power and Light | 11.2004 - 04.2005
Maintain 100% exercise readiness standards by aligning scenarios with Nuclear Regulatory Commission requirements.
Coordinate 100 evaluated force-on-force exercises annually across the Florida Power & Light nuclear fleet.
Develop and oversee the fleet-wide force-on-force exercise program to test security equipment, procedures, and response capability.
Design scenarios that replicate armed adversaries and mass-casualty threats to validate nuclear security force performance.
Update exercise methods to current nuclear industry standards while strengthening real-time force engagement testing.
Security Training Coordinator
3 Years 11 Months
Florida Power and Light | 12.2000 - 11.2004
Supported 5-10 shift briefings per week with updated security guidance and operational coordination for officers.
Conducted 2-5 security officer training sessions per month to reinforce nuclear security procedures and regulatory expectations.
Oversaw the training program for Nuclear Security Officers to keep federal, state, and regulatory requirements current.
Evaluated officer training programs and updated content to strengthen preparedness and support consistent security performance.
Served as primary contact for federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies on security coordination and response matters.
Supported shift activities and general security operations to maintain coverage and keep daily operations aligned.
Coordinated routine communication between training, operations, and law enforcement partners to keep security procedures aligned.
Environmental Compliance Coordinator
1 Year 2 Months
Florida Power and Light | 10.1999 - 12.2000
Tracked $55M in environmental compliance costs tied to waste handling, inspections, and department support.
Monitored 100% regulatory documentation accuracy across environmental compliance activities and site records.
Managed environmental department activities supporting hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal at Turkey Point Nuclear Plant.
Coordinated with plant departments to promote proper handling of environmentally sensitive products and disposal practices.
Liaised with the EPA, NRC, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and Miami-Dade County for ongoing compliance matters.
Conducted site walkdowns and inspections to support adherence to federal and state environmental regulations.
Served in the Emergency Response Organization and supported Fitness for Duty, Access Coordinator, and asbestos supervision duties.
Construction Specialist/ Supervisor
1 Year 9 Months
Florida Power and Light | 01.1998 - 10.1999
Coordinated 10 field walkdowns per month to support estimating and early scope development for anticipated projects.
Tracked 100 material requisitions weekly for Thermolag Fire Barrier Upgrade and Fire Protection Piping System Upgrade projects.
Managed material identification and tracking across upgrade work, maintaining visibility from request through delivery to site.
Partnered with Engineering, Purchasing, Procurement Engineering, and Warehouses to expedite site delivery of needed materials.
Supervised Flow Accelerated Corrosion, Cross-under Piping Inspection and Repair, and Moisture Separator Heater Inspection and Repair projects.
Applied cost controls to monitor project spending and support budget preparation for planned work.
Performed estimating and field assessments to define scope and support project readiness.
Senior Plant Supervisor
3 Months
Florida Power and Light | 10.1997 - 01.1998
Coordinated $60M in coatings and insulation work while resolving field issues inside the Reactor Containment Building.
Directed 5 contractor work packages per shift to support the St. Lucie Unit 1 steam generator replacement.
Supervised contractor and union craft teams across protective coatings, insulation, sheet metal, and Erosion/Corrosion/ISI work.
Served as the department liaison to the Steam Generator Replacement Project contractor on coatings-related coordination and issue resolution.
Resolved coatings issues inside the Reactor Containment Building to keep project work moving safely and on schedule.
Senior Plant Supervisor
1 Month
Florida Power and Light | 09.1997 - 10.1997
Tracked 100% of condition reports to closure while maintaining outage progress and work package completion.
Managed 100 outage work packages per week while coordinating plant support tasks during the Turkey Point Unit 4 refueling outage.
Directed contractor supervision and union craft teams to accelerate work during the Turkey Point Unit 4 refueling outage.
Oversaw Flow Accelerated Corrosion Program inspections and repairs for small- and large-bore steam piping.
Led Moisture Separator Re-heater inspections and repairs activities within the outage execution plan.
Closed plant work packages and condition reports after verifying work progress and completion status.
Senior Plant Supervisor
2 Months
Florida Power and Light | 04.1997 - 06.1997
Coordinated $60M in protective coatings and insulation materials through procurement and contract administration.
Directed 8-10 contractor work packages per outage shift to keep the refueling schedule moving.
Supervised primary contractor and union craft crews to support outage execution and protect schedule milestones.
Managed protective coatings and insulation and sheet-metal work to maintain quality across outage scopes.
Planned and implemented a first-time blasting and coatings process to limit corrosion on the St. Lucie Unit 2 reactor head flange.
Field Engineer
2 Months
NPS Energy Services Inc. | 02.1997 - 04.1997
Coordinated 60 training and schedule updates for new hires and union craft workers each second shift.
Managed [number] shift turnovers with the client to maintain continuity across outage work.
Supported engineering and supervisory efforts for an accelerated refueling outage on Turkey Point Unit 3 reactor and secondary systems.
Assisted with special projects tied to outage execution, keeping reactor and secondary systems work coordinated.
Supported the In-Service Inspection Program, Flow Accelerated Corrosion Program, and Thermolag Fire Barrier Upgrade Project.
Coordinated in-processing for new hires and union craft workers arriving for second-shift assignments.
Maintained turnover communication between shifts and the client to support smooth outage transitions.
Senior Plant Supervisor
3 Months
Florida Power and Light | 04.1996 - 07.1996
Directed 100s contractor-led coating activities per outage to keep work aligned with the St. Lucie Unit 1 schedule.
Supervised a protective coatings contractor and union craft crews through all assigned outage scope.
Managed application of protective coatings to degraded plant steel and other non-conforming surfaces.
Re-coated the interior of the Condensate Storage Tank to restore protective coverage.
Repaired the Primary Refueling Water Storage Tanks fiberglass liner to address deterioration and maintain service readiness.
Restored degraded Service Level 1 coatings inside Reactor Containment Buildings' structure to support plant integrity.
Construction Specialist
2 Years 3 Months
Bechtel Construction Co. | 01.1994 - 04.1996
Coordinated $25M in procurement requests with Purchasing and Procurement Engineering to expedite site deliveries.
Supported ongoing project work on flow accelerated corrosion inspections, hydro tests, underground hydrogen line replacements, and snubber load pin replacements.
Assisted in supervising refueling outage activities and provided field engineering support to resolve site issues.
Supported Florida Power and Light safety and emergency preparedness teams during drill preparation and NRC-evaluated exercises.
Updated and created plant procedures to strengthen compliance and readiness for plant operations.
Managed the asbestos abatement program database and tracked records for maintenance activities.
Education
- Business Studies
Broward Community College
- Business Studies
Miami-Dade College
- Business, Accounting
Barry University | 09-2026
- Basic Law Enforcement Certification, Criminal Justice Studies
Miami-Dade College, School of Justice | 01-2004
Diploma
South Dade Senior High School | 01-1990
Skills
Project management
Emergency preparedness
Security administration
Incident command
Interagency coordination
Contract administration
Procurement procedures
Budget oversight
Regulatory compliance
Stakeholder engagement
Legislative agenda development
Ordinance drafting
Municipal code interpretation
Zoning and land use review
Public meeting facilitation
Ordinance drafting
Constituent services management
Government relations
Public records administration
Emergency operations center management
Disaster recovery planning
Continuity of operations planning
Hazard vulnerability assessment
Certification
Basic Recruit Certificate of Compliance, Law Enforcement Officer, State of Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
City of Homestead Florida, Councilman, Homestead, Florida, 1999-11, 2019-11, Councilman- City of Homestead Florida, November 1999-November 2001 - 2019-Present, Director- Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau Board, Reserve Police Lieutenant, City of Homestead, FL Police Department- Retired, Police Officer Pension Board-City of Homestead, FL- Trustee- Former, Chairman- Southeast Nuclear Security Association- 2013-2015- Former, Board of Directors- Greater Homestead/ Florida City Chamber of Commerce, Representing Florida Power and Light- Former, Chairman- Special Events Committee- City of Homestead- Former, Board of Directors for Homestead Little League- Former, Dade County Junior Golf Program/ The First Tee Instructor- Former, South Florida Motor Sports Host Committee, Board of Directors- George Mira Celebrity Golf Classic- Former, Planning and Zoning Board Member- City of Homestead, Florida- Former, Board of Directors- Historic Seminole Theater Restoration Board-Former, Firefighters Pension Board-City of Homestead, FL- Trustee- Former, Special Events Committee Board- City of Homestead, FL- Member- Former, FBI Citizens Academy Program Completion- May 2011
Timeline
Safeguards Program Lead
X-Energy, Inc.
05.2022 - 11.2023Read More
Lead Project Manager
Florida Power and Light
11.2021 - 05.2022Read More
Vice Mayor/ Council Member
City of Homestead, FL
11.2019 - CurrentRead More
Site Manager-Security
Florida Power and Light
05.2018 - 11.2021Read More
Senior Nuclear Analyst-Security
Florida Power and Light
01.2005 - 05.2018Read More
Reserve Police Lieutenant
City of Homestead, FL
11.2004 - 11.2019Read More
Force on Force Coordinator
Florida Power and Light
11.2004 - 04.2005Read More
Security Training Coordinator
Florida Power and Light
12.2000 - 11.2004Read More
Environmental Compliance Coordinator
Florida Power and Light
10.1999 - 12.2000Read More
Construction Specialist/ Supervisor
Florida Power and Light
01.1998 - 10.1999Read More
Senior Plant Supervisor
Florida Power and Light
10.1997 - 01.1998Read More
Senior Plant Supervisor
Florida Power and Light
09.1997 - 10.1997Read More
Senior Plant Supervisor
Florida Power and Light
04.1997 - 06.1997Read More
Field Engineer
NPS Energy Services Inc.
02.1997 - 04.1997Read More
Senior Plant Supervisor
Florida Power and Light
04.1996 - 07.1996Read More
Construction Specialist
Bechtel Construction Co.
01.1994 - 04.1996Read More
South Dade Senior High School
Diploma
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Miami-Dade College, School of Justice
from Basic Law Enforcement Certification, Criminal Justice Studies
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