Born in Havana, Cuba and lived in South Florida until graduating from Miami Senior High School in 1985. A 27 year veteran with combined services of the United States Army and the Florida Army National Guard, retiring in 2011. Served as a Battalion Operations Sergeant during Operation Iraqi Freedom from 2006 to 2007 and as a contractor during Operation Enduring Freedom, while stationed in Afghanistan, from 2012 to 2013. Taught Military Sciences at Broward College in Davie Florida from 2013 to 2014. Earned a Political Science degree from Miami Dade College. Earned a Business Management degree and a Project Management certificate from the University of Phoenix. Currently, lives in South Florida. Published a novel, "The Spirits of Al Faw", and three collections of poetry: Adore & Lament", "The Frightful Verses", and "A Sensual World".