Personal Summary: Catholic Work Force Development Professional
As a lifelong Catholic and seasoned leader in workforce development, I am driven by a mission to unite faith, skilled trades, and holistic education. My career spans over two decades of advancing vocational training, launching innovative programs, and building sustainable partnerships that empower individuals and communities. Through my leadership at the Home Builders Institute, I have managed nationwide teams, secured major federal contracts, and delivered measurable results in program growth and institutional advancement.
My commitment to Catholic education is rooted in both professional experience and active ministry serving as a youth minister, religious educator, and community volunteer. I am inspired by the vision of Don Bosco Trade School and seek to serve as its founding president to create a transformative institution where students are formed in character, faith, and practical skills. I am dedicated to building a legacy of excellence, service, and hope for the next generation.
Director of Program Management
Jan 2021 - Present
Home Builders Institute
The Director of Program Management provides enterprise leadership to a nationwide team of Regional Program Managers, ensuring performance targets are met across all sites. Leads the integration of emerging construction‑industry standards into HBI curricula, conducts ongoing program assessments, and drives strategies that adapt operations to changing market conditions while motivating teams and streamlining processes for maximum effectiveness. The DPM also
sets annual and multi‑year budgets, approves spend against plan, tracks variance, enforces compliant procurement, and drives savings without compromising instructional quality.
Regional Program Manager
Jan 2016 - Jan 2021
Home Builders Institute
The Regional Program Manager (RPM) provides enterprise supervision of multi‑site teams, leading performance management, recruiting/hiring, training, and coaching across dispersed locations. The role oversees operations for regions aligned to one of the six U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) regional offices, ensuring consistent execution of DOL directives, policies, and procedures. By managing multiple sites simultaneously and remotely, the RPM drives operational continuity and clear communication between HBI instructors and Job Corps regional staff, elevating outcomes and compliance across the portfolio.
Lead Vocational Instructor
Jul 2006 - Mar 2016
Home Builders Institute
The HBI Lead Vocational Instructor delivers hands-on technical and career readiness training, supervises students in classroom and project settings, and maintains a safe, compliant learning environment. Develops lesson plans, monitors progress, and fosters positive relationships. In addition to regular class management Lead Instructors, mentor staff, coordinates site projects and program activities, and drives instructional quality and continuous improvement across the HBI team on site.
M.Ed. Counseling Psychology
Jan 2014 - May 2016
Cambridge College