I am a Professor in the Department of Political Science and International Affairs at the University of North Georgia (UNG), The Military College of Georgia. UNG is one of six senior military colleges in the United States, offering a distinctive environment for developing future leaders in both civilian and military contexts.
In addition to teaching courses such as international relations, comparative politics, international organizations, and terrorism, I support the development of the Political Science B.S. program at UNG’s Cumming campus. This work includes helping coordinate course offerings based on student demand and faculty capacity, engaging in community outreach, and serving as a consistent departmental presence during the program’s formative phase.

My current research includes a forthcoming textbook chapter on terrorism and strategic security, which explores how terrorism has evolved in the 21st century and the frameworks used to understand it. I am also investigating the interactive effects of key variables within the Leadership Trait Analysis framework to better understand political leadership and executive outcomes.

This website provides an overview of my teaching, research, and ongoing projects. I welcome collaboration and conversation with students and colleagues interested in the challenges of global politics and political leadership.