As program manager, he is responsible for identifying strategic research needs to support conservation, climate adaptation, environmental security, ecosystem management, and wildland fire management on DOD installations. Through ESTCP, the resource conservation program helps to transition emerging technology and tools to natural resource management applications through testing and evaluation. His duties include financial oversight, program planning and administration, staff supervision, and policy and technical review. He engages with interagency research organizations, academic institutions, and NGO partnerships to identify research priorities and emerging technology. He represents the DoD SERDP & ESTCP as well as interagency working groups and technical committees. His research and technology portfolio contains more than 75 projects across the Unites States and Pacific Islands. He coordinates with key partners within the Office of Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Environment and Energy Resilience, including the Legacy Program, Climate Resilience, and Wildland Fire Program.