My life has always been one of service. I spent over 25 years in Emergency Medical Services treating patients in the field and in leadership roles. At times I oversaw a fleet of more than 50 ambulances and 350 paramedics and EMTs, coordinated large‑scale emergency responses, and ensured the safety of hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors. I supervised medical operations at major events, managed routine medical transportation and billing, and supported teams through some of their most challenging moments during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Those experiences taught me calm judgment, decisive leadership, and what it truly means to be responsible for the well‑being of others. After EMS I wanted to continue serving people and I found health and life insurance to be a great fit for me. Now, with over 5 years of experience helping individuals and families navigate complex insurance policies, I’ve seen how important clarity, expertise, and advocacy can be, and what’s missing. There’s a huge gap of needs not being met because those services aren’t provided. Home Healthcare is one thing, but the care people need isn’t just with their health, it’s because of their health or abilities they may need assistance with so many other things.

I’ve talked with hundreds of people in need of help at home, and the concerns are always the same: “It’s too expensive… my insurance won’t cover it… I need a doctor’s authorization… the services I actually need aren’t offered…” I learned this firsthand while caring for my own mother. She lived with chronic health conditions which caused mobility challenges. Like so many others, she couldn’t do the little things that influenced her quality of life. Simple home maintenance like changing batteries in a remote, opening new jars and other food containers, changing lightbulbs, and vacuuming. So, I provided the support she needed: grocery shopping, mobility assistance, daily tasks, safety, and the steady presence a few hours a week that allowed her to stay in her home with dignity. That experience changed me. It showed me how far a little help can go, how much stress it can lift, and how deeply it mattered to her. It also meant so much to me that my mom was able to spend her final years at home, surrounded by comfort, familiarity, and dignity instead of in a long-term care facility. Being part of the reason she could stay in her own home, even when her needs were greatest, is something I’ll always be grateful for and always remember.

Giving back is simply part of my life. I volunteer throughout the year on coastal cleanups, community projects, and local events because this isn’t just where I live, it’s home, and the people here are my neighbors. My family has been imbedded in the bay area for decades. My father was a prominent engineer and land developer of many subdivisions and community projects in Pinellas County, and his father was a highly respected businessman who founded The Blackburn Bombers men’s fast-pitch softball team and 10-time world champions. The team was started and sponsored by my grandfather when he owned Blackburn Lumber Co. then, after winning state championships, the team sponsorship was taken over by the Clearwater Merchant’s Association and were renamed the Clearwater Bombers in 1948.

Expert Mobility and Support Services is the natural extension of everything I’ve done: decades of medical experience, leadership under pressure, a deep understanding of safety and care, and a lifelong commitment to helping others. When you invite me into your home, you’re getting someone who shows up early, treats people with dignity and respect, and brings the professionalism of a seasoned EMS leader with the heart of a neighbor who genuinely cares about the wellbeing of others.