What word best describes you?
Dedicated
Title
Deputy Chief
* at time of recognition
Employer
Knoxville Fire Department
* at time of recognition
Lives In
Knoxville
Education
Indian Hills – Paramedic
Waldorf University – Bachelors and Masters
Activities
Knoxville Rural Fire Department- Volunteer Firefighter
Marion County Emergency Response Association (MCERA)- Chair
Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)- Vice Chair
Working in Marion County
I have been in Marion County my whole life. I enjoy many different things about the county. I enjoy the small town feel working in Knoxville. Working in a community that has a small town feel, but still has many big events each year is an amazing thing to be apart of.
Living in Marion County
I enjoy the small-town living, with big ideas for our community. Our community is capable of having multiple big events each year that helps our community thrive in multiple ways.
Favorite Place to Relax
My family and I enjoy the many campgrounds around Marion County. We also enjoy attending the large events that our community puts on.
Career Opportunities
There are many career advancements for young professionals in Marion County. Working hard to get to the position you want is very important. If you are focused and dedicated to what you want there is a high chance you can get there in Marion County.
Community Favorites
There are many things to do around Lake Red Rock and at the various campgrounds around the Lake. We enjoy the many different restaurants and social areas throughout the communities. We enjoy all of the community events that are held throughout Marion County.
Career Advice to Teens
Stay focused on what you want to do, keep out of trouble and work to get into this field of work as soon as possible. There are many volunteer opportunities for firefighting and EMS work. Volunteering is one of the best ways to get started as a career fire fighter.
Mentor
Cal Wyman- Knoxville Fire Chief
What is your wish for the Red Rock Area?
To keep growing, there is a lot of potential in Marion County for great things. When the cities in the county continue to grow it helps everyone in the county.
What is your biggest passion, and why?
I enjoy helping people. When something happens to someone, if their house is on fire or they are suffering from a medical emergency, I want to offer anything I can to help them out. Working to make their worst day even a little bit better is my goal.
3 Hobbies
Spending time with my family, Hunting and Fishing
