I joined the Department 32 years ago, in 1992. I started in the 77 precinct and later transferred to the Brooklyn North Task Force. While in the Task Force, I worked in the Auto Larceny Unit in Brooklyn North. Later, I transferred to the Organized Crime Control Bureau and worked in Auto Crime. In 1997, I was promoted to Detective.
Having been elected to my first position as delegate at Auto Crime in 2005, I’ve continued to serve the DEA in various roles. I was elected as the Queens Welfare Officer in 2012 and then appointed to Sergeant at Arms in 2018. In 2021, I was asked to take the position of Secretary for the DEA. Finally, I was appointed to Vice President of the DEA in 2023.
With my 19 years of experience, I oversaw board officer elections, filed numerous grievances on behalf of our members, and participated in multiple committees, including the Collective Bargaining Committee, the Legislative Committee, the Strategic Planning Committee, the By-Laws Committee, the New Detectives Orientation Committee, the Health Benefits Committee, and the Annuity Funds Committee. In 2016, I was fully released from my detective duties.
I am the best choice to lead TEAM DEA 2024. Since my release, I’ve attended leadership programs such as the 19th Annual Police Union Leadership Seminar at Harvard in 2017 and the Cambridge Police Union Leadership Seminar in 2019. These certifications provide the knowledge and skills to lead the DEA into the future.
I have worked tirelessly for the DEA and our members and will continue to do so with dedication, honesty, and integrity.
