Dr. Matthew W. Hallgarth
Tarleton State University
Division: Academic Affairs: College of Liberal and Fine Arts
Government, Legal Studies & Philosophy
(254) 968-9759
Email: HALLGARTH@TARLEON.EDU

Education

MA, Tarleton State University, 2014.
Major: History

Ph D, University of Florida, 2003.
Major: Philosophy

MA, University of Oklahoma, 1992.
	Major: Philosophy

BA, Baylor University, 1985.
Major: Philosophy

Administrative Assignments

Coordinator, Department, September 2008 - Present.
Responsibilities: Manage assessment activities for philosophy courses taught at TSU for which assessment metrics are requested. Manage course scheduling for philosophy courses. Manage adjuncts teaching philosophy and religion courses.

Coordinator, University, September 1, 2012 - September 1, 2015.
Responsibilities: COLFA representative on the University Curriculum Committee. Vote on curriculum changes to be forwarded to academic council for final approval

Coordinator, College, September 1, 2009 - June 2015.
Responsibilities: TSU COLFA curriculum committee member--review/approve proposed changed to academic courses for COLFA

Department Chairperson, College, February 2015 - May 2015.
Responsibilities: Chaired search committee for selection of new department head for the Department of Social Sciences

Coordinator, University, May 2010 - May 2014.
Responsibilities: Department of Social Science representative for the Core Committee (AKA General Education Committee). Interface with A&M system on state requirements for core classes.

Coordinator, College, 2009 - 2011.
Responsibilities: COLFA representative for inaugural and 2nd annual majors fair--venue for students to survey available majors offered at TSU, and to discuss same with professors

Manager, Department, June 2005 - December 2007.
Responsibilities: Honor Liaison Officer for the Department of Philosophy at the US Air Force Academy.  Vetted and handled honor violation investigations for the department matters concerning lying, cheating, and stealing.

Coordinator, Department, June 2003 - December 2007.
Responsibilities: Grade Processing coordinator, Department of Philosophy, US Air Force Academy.  Responsible for timely submission of accurate grades for all professors in the department each semester.

Director, Department, August 15, 2003 - July 30, 2005.
Responsibilities: Chief of Honor Education: US Air Force Academy, Center for Character Development--wrote and vetted honor lessons for cadets.

Program Director: Academy Character Enrichment Series, US Air Force Academy, Center for Character Development--managed weekly symposia for upper class cadets, who were brought together in small groups to discuss character issues with officers and civilian leaders

Academic, Government, Military and Professional Positions

Academic

Associate Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Tarleton State University. (September 1, 2013 - Present).

Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Tarleton State University. (August 15, 2008 - August 31, 2013).

Assistant Professor of Philosophy, US Air Force Academy. (June 30, 2005 - November 30, 2008).

Honor Liaison Officer, U.S. Air Force Academy Dept of Philosophy. (June 2005 - May 2008).

Chief, Character Development Branch, Center for Character Development U.S. Air Force Academy. (August 15, 2003 - June 30, 2005).

Military

Career Officer, US Air Force. (November 20, 1987 - November 30, 2007).

Major, Flight Commander, contracting officer, 55th Contracting Squadron. (May 20, 1997 - July 20, 2000).

Deployed Contracting Officer, Sarajevo Bosnia, Army Contracting Command Europe/NATO. (December 13, 1998 - April 12, 1999).

Contract Specialist, Directorate of Contracting. (August 16, 1989 - August 10, 1991).

Deputy Chief of Protocol, San Antonio Air Logistics Center (Kelly AFB). (June 30, 1988 - August 15, 1989).

Permanent Data

Associate Professor (September 1, 2013)

Assistant Professor (September 1, 2008)

Licensures and Certifications

Contracting Officer's Warrant, U.S. Air Force. (May 1997 - August 2000).

Professional Memberships

South Central Modern Language Association. (September 2017 - Present).

International Society of Military Ethics. (April 2015 - Present).

Southwest Social Science Association. (February 2012 - Present).

Poe Fellow, Poe Center for Business Ethics. (2005 - Present).

Development Activities Attended

Seminar, "President Elect Training Seminar," Rotary International, Dallas, Texas, USA. (February 21, 2017 - February 24, 2017).

Numerous professional development activities attended during commissioned military service, U.S. Air Force, Arlington, Virginia, U.S. (1987 - 2007).

TEACHING

Teaching Experience

Tarleton State University
HIST 4686, History Problems, 1 course.
HNRS 2385, Sem: The Italian Renaissance, 1 course.
HNRS 3385, Sem: The Italian Renaissance, 1 course.
LBFA 1100, Trans to Univ Stud-LBFA, 1 course.
PHIL 101, Intro to Philosophy, 24 courses.
PHIL 1301, Intro Philosophy - HONORS, 20 courses.
PHIL 201, Intro to Logic, 7 courses.
PHIL 2303, Intro to Logic, 10 courses.
PHIL 301, Ethics in the Professions, 8 courses.
PHIL 304, World Religions, 6 courses.
PHIL 3301, Ethics in the Professions, 5 courses.
PHIL 3304, World Religions, 7 courses.
PHIL 3312, Political Philosophy II, 4 courses.
PHIL 404, Political Theory Since 1789, 3 courses.
PHIL 4086, Problems in Philosophy, 5 courses.
PHIL 4304, Political Theory Since 1789, 2 courses.
PHIL 4385, SEM: Military Ethics, 4 courses.
PHIL 4386, Problems: World Religion, 1 course.
PHIL 485, Sem:Military Ethics, 2 courses.
PHIL 486, Prob: Rdgs from the Grt Philos, 3 courses.
PHIL 5385, Sem:Religion & the Environment, 4 courses.
PHIL 585, Sem: Just War Theory, 1 course.
POLS 3312, Political Philosophy II, 4 courses.
POLS 404, Political Theory Since 1789, 3 courses.
POLS 4304, Politic Theory:Scottish Study, 3 courses.
R S 304, World Religions, 6 courses.
RELI 3304, World Religions, 7 courses.

Directed Student Learning

Directed Individual/Independent Study, Social Sciences. (September 2020 - May 2021).
Advised: Caleb Morefield

Directed Individual/Independent Study, "Political Theory and European Politics," Social Sciences. (June 2018 - August 2018).
Advised: clifford Curry

Master's Thesis Committee Member, "Holocaust and Film by Jewish Filmakers during WWII," Social Sciences. (December 2014 - May 2016).
Advised: Michelle Loyd

Supervised Graduate Research, "Professional Ethics," Social Sciences. (August 2015 - December 2015).
Advised: Michelle Loyd

Supervised Graduate Research, "Political Philosophy Since Hobbes," Psychology and Counseling. (January 2015 - May 2015).
Advised: Carlos Figuroa

Directed Individual/Independent Study, "The Great Philosophers," Fine Arts. (August 2011 - December 2011).
Advised: Alle Bird

Directed Individual/Independent Study, "Independent Study in Medical Ethics," Psychology and Counseling. (January 2011 - May 2011).
Advised: Brittany Morrow

Undergraduate Honors Thesis, "On the Moral Requirement to Use UAVs in Combat Operations," Social Sciences. (November 2010 - May 2011).
Advised: Luisa Cossio

Awards and Honors

Outstanding Academy Educator, Philosophy and Fine Arts, US Air Force Academy. (May 20, 1996).

RESEARCH

Published Intellectual Contributions

Book Chapters

Hallgarth, M. W. (2013). In Dr. Brad Strawser, U.S. Naval Postgraduate College, Monterrey CA (Ed.), Just War Theory and Remote Killing Technology: A Primer (pp. 25). New York, New York: Oxford University Press (USA).

Refereed Journal Articles

Hallgarth, M. W., Fekula, M. (2006). The Limitations of Case Analysis. Southeast Case Research Association (SECRA), 6.

Conference Proceedings

Hallgarth, M. W. (2010). In Richard Schoonhoven, USMA West Point (Ed.), The Moral Implications of the UN's Responsibility to Protect Doctrine, AKA R2P" (vol. 2011, pp. 14). San Diego, California: International Society of Military Ethics Proceedings. http://isme.tamu.edu/

Other

Hallgarth, M. W. (2006). “Bioethics and Armed Conflict,” (pp. 3). London: Journal of Military Ethics. http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/15027570.asp

Hallgarth, M. W. (1998). In Ruth Chadwick, Dan Callahan, Peter Singer (Ed.), Consequentialism and Deontology (vol. 1, pp. 609-621). San Diego, CA: Academic Press.

Hallgarth, M. W. (1997). In Joseph Koterski (Ed.), "How to Think About War and Peace" (pp. 4). Bronx NY: International Philosophical Quarterly.

Hallgarth, M. W. (1996). In Giuseppe Butera (Ed.), Charles Peirce's Pragmatic Pluralism (3rd ed., vol. 49). Washington D.C.: Review of Metaphysics.

Presentations Given

Hallgarth, M. W. (Presenter & Author), Bowers, S. (Presenter & Author), Vuddandam, R. (Presenter & Author), Randle, E. (Presenter & Author), High Impact Practices (HIPS) in the States, "Strategies to Implement Community-Based Service-Learning Projects as a Teaching Pedagogy of Higher Education," Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas. (February 20, 2020).

Hallgarth, M. W. (Presenter & Author), Vuddandam, R. (Presenter & Author), Smith, M. (Presenter & Author), Randle, E. (Presenter & Author), Abernathy, J. (Author Only), Center for Transformative Learning Conference, "Civic Engagement and Service Learning: What it is and How to Implement," Center for Transformative Learning, Tarleton State University. (March 26, 2019).

Hallgarth, M. W., Vuddandam, R., Randle, E., Excellence in Teaching Conference, "Civic Engagement and Service Learning: What and How," Center for Instructional Innovation, Tarleton State University. (February 8, 2019).

Hallgarth, M. W., Guest lectures on the Tarleton Core Values, "The Core Value of Service: Why Have It?," TSU Honors College, Honors Classroom in Honors Dormitory. (February 14, 2018).

Hallgarth, M. W., SCMLA Conference, "Huck Finn: Underappreciated Moral Philosopher," Modern Language Association, Tulsa. (October 5, 2017).

Hallgarth, M. W., Southwest Social Science Association Annual Conference, "ISIS: What They Believe Shows How to Best Confront It," Las Vegas, Nevada. (March 24, 2016).

Hallgarth, M. W., 75th Anniversary Commemoration of the Founding of Camp Bowie, "POWs, Germans, and Camp Bowie in Retrospect," Howard Payne University and Tarleton State University, Howard Payne University, Brownwood, Texas. (October 8, 2015).

Hallgarth, M. W. (Presenter & Author), Honors College Freshman Seminar, "A Case Study in Moral Interpretation," TSU Honors College, Stephenville. (November 4, 2014).

Hallgarth, M. W., Annual Conference: Southwest Social Science Association, "Conceptual Problems with the UN's Responsibility to Protect Doctrine," Southwest Social Science Association, New Orleans. (March 28, 2013).

Hallgarth, M. W., Nursing Futurity Conference, "Medical Ethics for Nurses: Core Principles and How They are Related," Tarleton State University, Stephenville, Texas. (April 2012).

Hallgarth, M. W. (Presenter & Author), 17th Biennial Conference of the Society of Philosophy and Technology, "Practical and Moral Problems Associated with the Use of Unmanned Military Vehicles," Society of Philosophy and Technology, University of North Texas, Denton. (May 2011).

Hallgarth, M. W., International Society of Military Ethics, "A Response to Strawser on Problems with Negotiating Treaties in Light of the Distinction Between Offensive and Defensive Weapon Systems," USMA, USAFA, USNA, University of San Diego. (February 2011).

Hallgarth, M. W., 2010 Poe Center Business Ethics Conference, "Generational Nuances in Business Ethics," The Poe Center for Business Ethics, Education, and Research, Warrington College of Business, University of Florida, Gainesville. (October 25, 2010).

Hallgarth, M. W. (Presenter Only), Symposium for the Poe Fellows, "Ethics and Torture," Poe Center for Business Ethics, U. Florida, Warrington College of Business, University of Florida. (September 11, 2009).

Hallgarth, M. W. (Presenter Only), Presidential Honors Society Lunch Series, "Just War Theory: Then and Now," Tarleton State Honors Program, Tarleton State Library Multipurpose Room. (January 28, 2009).

Hallgarth, M. W. (Presenter & Author), 2nd Annual Conference for Ethics Officers and Professionals, "“Generational Ethics and Corporate Culture”," Poe Center for Business Ethics, University of Florida. (October 31, 2008).

Hallgarth, M. W. (Presenter Only), Bimonthly Pre med society meeting, ""Why Medical Ethics Matters.”," Tarleton Pre Med Society, Tarleton State University. (September 22, 2008).

Hallgarth, M. W. (Presenter & Author), Eastern Sociological Society, "“Medicine in the U.S. Military:  Growing Tensions in a Clash of Cultures.”," Eastern Sociological Society, Roosevelt Hotel, New York City. (February 22, 2008).

Hallgarth, M. W. (Presenter Only), American Dental Association Symposium on Ethics and Integrity in Dental Education, "“Ethics and Professionalism among for the Professional Dentist”," American Dental Association, Chicago, ILL. (June 8, 2007).

Hallgarth, M. W. (Presenter Only), Presidental Honors Society Lecture Series, "“Israel, Iraq and Preemptive Self-Defense: Is It Ever Justified, And If So When?”," Presidential Honors Society, Tarleton State University, Tarleton State University. (February 14, 2007).

Hallgarth, M. W. (Presenter Only), Military Ethics Course, "“Supreme Emergency and Walzer: A Case Study in Nuclear Holocaust,”," Texas A & M Deptartment of Philosophy, College Station, TX. (December 1, 2006).

Hallgarth, M. W. (Presenter & Author), Monthly meeting of the Poe Fellows, MBA students, "“Ethics for Future Business Leaders:  Applying Just War Theory to Business”," Poe Center for Business Ethics, University of Florida Warrington School of Business. (October 27, 2006).

Hallgarth, M. W. (Presenter Only), Air Reserve Triad Planning Conference, "“Moral Character and Military Leadership”," 94 Air Wing, Minneapolis MN, Minneapolis. (October 17, 2006).

Hallgarth, M. W. (Presenter Only), Character Training for High School Students, "“Ethics in Action”," The Classical Academy of Colorado Springs, Lawrence Paul Pavilion, US Air Force Academy. (November 3, 2005).

Hallgarth, M. W., “Teaching Leadership and Ethics Post-9/11: Civilian and Military Perspectives on Preparing the Nation’s Leaders,”, "Panel Member," The Carr Center for Human Rights Policy, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA. (May 26, 2005).

Hallgarth, M. W. (Presenter Only), Guest Speaker Texas A&M, "“Honor, Double Effect, and Necessary Means,”," TAMU Dept of Philosophy, Texas A & M University. (April 16, 2005).

Hallgarth, M. W. (Presenter Only), Bimonthy meeting of Poe Fellows, "“Character Development at USAFA: Links to Business Ethics?”," Poe Center for Business Ethics, University of Florida Wariington School of Business. (April 1, 2005).

Hallgarth, M. W. (Presenter & Author), Mountain-Plains Philosophy Conference, "Comments: “The Inadequacy of Biological Accounts of Parenthood,”," Ft Hays State University, Hays Kansas. (November 19, 2004).

Hallgarth, M. W., New USAFA Cadet Squadron Commanders training course, "“Leading with Character,”," Association of Graduates of USAFA, Association of Graduates Building, USAFA. (June 9, 2004).

Hallgarth, M. W. (Presenter Only), 14th Annual Meeting of Colorado Springs World Affairs Council, ", “The Challenges of Security and Liberty Post-911,”," Colorado Springs World Affairs Council, Colorado College, Colorado Springs CO. (October 15, 2003).

Hallgarth, M. W. (Presenter & Author), Annual Joint Services Conference on Professional Ethics, "“Balancing Freedom and Security in the War on Terrorism,”," Joint Services Conferences on Professional Ethics, Springfield Hilton, Springfield Virginia. (January 15, 2003).

Hallgarth, M. W. (Presenter & Author), 8th Annual National Conference on Applied Ethics., "“Why Core Values Usually Have No Core”," Cal State Long Beach, Long Beach Hilton Hotel. (February 15, 1997).

Hallgarth, M. W. (Presenter Only), Annual Conference on Teaching and Learning, "“Pedagogies for Teaching and Learning Ethics in the Next Century”,," US Military Academy at West Point, West Point NY. (December 1996).

Hallgarth, M. W. (Presenter & Author), Annual meeting--Institute for Advanced Philosophical Research (REALIA),, "“Environmental Obligation and Just War Theory,”," Institute for Advanced Philosophical Research (REALIA),, Estes Park, CO. (August 1996).

Hallgarth, M. W. (Presenter & Author), Carnegie Conference on Ethics and Humanitarian Intervention, "“Supererogation and Military Obligation in Humanitarian Missions,”," Carnegie Council on Ethics and International Affairs,, Colorado College, Colorado Springs CO. (June 1996).

Hallgarth, M. W. (Presenter & Author), 3rd Annual National Character and Leadership Symposium, "“Integrity: Putting Your Duty into Practice,”," USAFA Center for Character Development, US Air Force Academy. (February 1996).

Hallgarth, M. W. (Presenter & Author), American Philosophical Association, Eastern Division meeting, "“Teaching Ethics at Service Academies”," Concerned Philosophers for Peace., New York City. (December 1995).

Media Contributions

Radio

TSU 90.5 FM. (September 2011).

KGFT "Colorado Springs, CO". (April 2006).

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Contract

Hallgarth, M. W., "Civic Engagement and Service Learning Fellow," Sponsored by Center for Instructional Innovation. Funded (August 2018 - May 2020).

Grant

Hallgarth, M. W. (Principal), "Faculty Development Grant," Sponsored by Tarleton State University, Tarleton State University, $315.00. Funded (April 2014).

Hallgarth, M. W., "Faculty Development Grant," Sponsored by TSU, Tarleton State University, $250.00. Funded (March 2013).

Hallgarth, M. W. (Principal), "Faculty Development Grant," Sponsored by TSU, Tarleton State University, $640.00. Funded (February 18, 2010).

Hallgarth, M. W. (Principal), "National Character and Leadership Symposium," Sponsored by Tarleton State University, Tarleton State University, $386.00. Funded (February 2009).

Awards and Honors

Fellowship: “Human Rights across the Disciplines,” New York University. (March 2005).

USAFA Faculty Preparation Scholarship, U.S. Air Force Academy (in conjunction with the Air Force Institute of Technology). (2000).

Intellectual Contributions in Submission

Book Chapters

Hallgarth, M. W. In Palgrave (Ed.), Augustine's Principled Realism (pp. 22 pages). New York, New York

Refereed Journal Articles

Hallgarth, M. W., Clifford, C. E. Nation Building: The False Dilemma of Idealism and Realism.

Other

Hallgarth, M. W. (2016). The Philosophy of War and Exile: From the Humanity of War to the Inhumanity of Peace (2nd ed., vol. 15, pp. 3). New York: Taylor and Francis: Journal of Military Ethics.

Hallgarth, M. W. In Oxford Press (Ed.), Review: Invitation to World Religion (Oxford Press) (1st ed., pp. 2). New York City: Oxford Press. http://global.oup.com/ushe/product/invitation-to-world-religions-9780199738434?q=brodd&lang=en&cc=us

Hallgarth, M. W. Review of Three Chapters of proposed "Introduction to Logic" (1st ed., pp. over 400). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. www.oup.com/us/

Hallgarth, M. W. In Louis Pojman (Ed.), Review of "Classics of Philosophy" 3rd Edition (3rd ed., pp. 4). Oxford, New York: Oxford Press.

Research Currently in Progress

"Huck Finn and Socrates on the Topic of Social Exile" (Planning).
Huck leaves society and Socrates remains in his society. Both their societies are flawed, yet Socrates stays, even though it guarantees his execution. I compare and contrast the two on moral development and character formation.

SERVICE

Department Service

Committee Member, Program Coordinator Selection. (2017 - Present).

Faculty Advisor. (August 2013 - Present).

Committee Chair, Scholarship Committee. (January 2020 - April 2020).

Attendee, Meeting, International Studies Major Revision Committee. (November 1, 2018 - December 8, 2018).

Committee Chair, Philosophy Faculty Hiring Committee. (January 2016 - June 2016).

Committee Member, Faculty Search Committee. (April 2, 2016 - May 15, 2016).

Committee Chair, Department Head Search Committee. (February 2015 - May 2015).

Committee Member, Faculty Search Committee. (November 2013 - May 2014).

Committee Member, Faculty Search committee. (November 2013 - May 2014).

Faculty Advisor, Faculty Advisor for students persuing a Philosophy Minor. (July 2007 - September 2009).

Committee Member, Faculty Search Committee. (September 2008 - June 2009).

Administrative oversight, Philosophy Department "Trusted Agent". (August 2006 - June 2008).

Faculty Mentor, Honor Liaison Officer, Department of Philosophy, US Air Force Academy. (August 2005 - June 2008).

Manager. (August 2005 - June 2008).

College Service

Committee Member, Curriculum Committee. (September 2018 - Present).

Committee Member, Scholarship Committee. (February 5, 2019 - March 27, 2019).

Faculty Mentor, Honors College "Campus in Action" Day. (November 14, 2017).

Moderator, Tarleton Town Hall. (October 30, 2017).

Volunteered to read selection from a banned book, Tarleton Honors College. (September 26, 2017).

Dean's Circle. (April 20, 2017).

Project Coordinator, TSU Service Day 2017. (April 6, 2017).

Faculty Mentor, TSU Service Day. (April 2016).

Organizer, TSU Service day. (April 2016).

Committee Chair, department head search committee. (February 2015 - May 2015).

Committee Member, Curriculum. (August 2009 - July 2014).

Committee Member, TSU Majors Expo. (August 2010 - October 2010).

Committee Member, TSU Majors Expo. (September 2009 - October 2009).

University Service

Conference-Related, Tarleton Pathways Symposium. (November 2, 2017 - Present).

Committee Member, University Scholarship Committee. (September 2016 - Present).

Faculty Advisor, Tarleton Veterans Affairs Organization. (June 2016 - Present).

Program Organizer, Tarleton Service Day--Social Sciences Project. (April 7, 2016 - Present).

Guest Speaker, Tarleton State University Honors' College. (November 2008 - Present).

Guest Speaker, Tarleton Pre-Med Society. (September 2008 - Present).

Committee Member, ROTC Advisory Board. (August 2008 - Present).

Faculty Judge for Student Presentations, TAMUS Pathways Symposium. (November 2, 2017 - November 3, 2017).

Administrative Assignment, Dean, Curriculum committee. (September 1, 2012 - September 1, 2015).

Faculty Advisor, Advising Center. (August 2014 - August 2015).

University Senate Service, Faculty Senate. (August 2012 - August 2015).

Committee Member, University Curriculum Committee. (August 2012 - August 2015).

Executive Advisory Board, Tarleton Military Veterans Advisory Center. (October 2011 - August 2015).

Committee Member, Core Curriculum Committee (AKA General Ed Committee). (May 2012 - May 2015).

Faculty Mentor, Faculty Partner Program. (August 2012 - May 2013).

Administrative Assignment, Department Chair, Tarleton State University Honors Program. (February 2013).

Committee Member, University Planning Council. (October 2011 - August 2012).

Administrative Assignment, Department Chair, Tarleton State University Honors Program. (February 2012 - March 2012).

Session Chair, Honor's Program. (June 2008 - June 2011).

Faculty Advisor, Faculty Partner Program. (August 2008 - May 2010).

Guest Speaker, Faculty Partner Program Tarleton State University. (April 2010).

Committee Member, U.S. Air Force Academy Admissions Panel. (February 2005 - April 2005).

Professional Service

Committee Member, Poe Center for Business Ethics, Warrington College of Business, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida. (June 2011 - Present).

Chairperson, South Central Modern Language Association, Norman, OK. (April 2, 2019 - October 28, 2022).

Chairperson, South Central Modern Language Association, San Antonio, Texas. (October 11, 2018 - October 14, 2018).

Conference-Related, Southwest Social Science Association, New Orleans, LA. (May 2012 - April 2013).

Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Military Ethics. (August 2012 - September 2012).

Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Military Ethics. (July 2012 - August 2012).

Reviewer, Journal Article, New Mexico West Texas Philosophical Society, Las Cruces, New Mexico. (March 2012).

Public Service

Chaplain, American Legion, Stephenville, Texas. (July 2018 - Present).

Member, American Legion, Stephenville, Texas. (January 2015 - Present).

Guest Speaker, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Stephenville, TX. (August 26, 2012 - Present).

Guest Speaker, St Luke's Episcopal Church, Stephenville, TX. (June 10, 2012 - Present).

Guest Speaker, 1st Christian Church, Burkburnett, TX. (January 22, 2012 - Present).

Guest Speaker, First Christian Church, Burkburnett, TX. (August 7, 2011 - Present).

Member, Rotary Club Stephenville Chapter, Stephenville, TX. (June 2011 - Present).

Guest Speaker, Rotary Club Stephenville Chapter, Stephenville, TX. (April 2011 - Present).

Board Member, Faith Lutheran Church School, Stephenville, Texas. (August 2019 - August 2022).

Board Member, Faith Lutheran Church, Stephenville, Texas. (June 2019 - June 2021).

Chairperson, rotary Club of Stephenville, Stephenville, TX. (July 3, 2019 - July 5, 2020).

Chairperson, Rotary Club of Stephenville, Stephenville, TX. (July 5, 2018 - July 3, 2019).

Foundation Chair for Stephenville Rotary Club, Rotary International, Stephenville, Texas. (July 2018 - June 2019).

Board Member, American Legion, Stephenville, Texas. (October 2018 - December 14, 2018).

Guest Speaker, Rotary Club of Stephenville, Stephenville, Texas. (December 6, 2018).

Officer, President/Elect/Past, Rotary International, Stephenville, Texas. (June 2017 - June 2018).

Officer, President/Elect/Past, Rotary International, Stephenville, Texas. (June 2016 - June 2017).

Officer, Vice President, Rotary International, Stephenville, Texas. (June 2015 - June 2016).

Discussant, Rotary International, Denton, Texas. (June 16, 2016 - June 19, 2016).

Guest Speaker, American Legion Post 240, Stephenville, Texas. (May 2016).

Committee Member, St Luke's Episcopal Church, Stephenville, Texas. (January 2013 - January 2016).

Rotarian Counselor, Rotary International, Denton, Texas. (June 2013 - June 2014).

Discussant, Rotary International, Denton, Texas. (June 16, 2014 - June 19, 2014).

Guest Speaker, 1st Christian Church, Burkburnett, Texas. (October 6, 2013).

Program Coordinator, Rotary International, Stephenville, Texas. (October 2011 - September 2013).

Guest Speaker, Rotary International, Fort Worth, Texas. (July 2013).

Rotarian Counselor, Rotary International, Denton, Texas. (June 18, 2013 - June 22, 2013).

Guest Speaker, St Luke's Episcopal Church, Stephevnille, Texas. (April 7, 2013).

Guest Speaker, St Luke's Episcopal Church, Stephenville, Texas. (April 7, 2013).

Guest Speaker, Rotary International, Cleburne, Texas. (March 14, 2013).

Guest Speaker, St Luke's Episcopal Church, Stephenville, Texas. (March 13, 2013).

Guest Speaker, Rotary Club Stephenville, Stephenville, Texas. (March 7, 2013).

Guest Speaker, Rotary Club Stephenville, Stephenville, Texas. (February 28, 2013).

Consulting

Academic, Dr. Rance Boren, M.D., Brownwood, Texas. (March 19, 2018 - July 2019).

Academic, College of Liberal and Fine Arts, Tarleton State University. (March 20, 2019).

Awards and Honors

Service, Professional

Meritorious Service Medal, 2nd Oak Leaf Cluster, US Air Force Academy. (November 30, 2007).

Meritorious Service Medal, 1st Oak Leaf Cluster, 55th Contracting Squadron, Offutt AFB Nebraska. (July 15, 2000).

Joint Service Commendation Medal, USEUCOM, "US European Command". (July 20, 1999).

Army Commendation Medal, U.S. Army Contracting Command Europe. (April 1999).

Service, University

Meritorious Service Medal, US Air Force Academy. (May 20, 1997).