Education:

• University of Scranton – Masters Human Resource Administration – Training & Development and Organizational Leadership
• Wilkes University – B.A. – Political Science; Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude
• Keystone College A.S. – Business Administration

Professional Experience:

• Polk County Sheriff's Office (2002 - present), Human Resource Director
• Aegis Mortgage (2001-2002), Director Training
• Community Coffee (2000 - 2001), Director Human Resources
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana (1998 - 2000), Director Training, Dean of Corporate University
• VanNess Consulting 1985-Present, Owner, Consultant
• Adjunct Faculty – 1978 – Present
  
• Florida State University
• Barry University
• Polk Community College
• Louisiana State
• Penn State
• Kings College and others
  

Professional Certifications, Memberships & Affiliations:

• Senior Professional Human Resources
• Certified Public Manager
• Competent Toastmaster
• Franklin Covey
• Situational Leadership
• Disney Customer Service for Healthcare