Howard L.

Howard L. has an extensive work history in various roles related to fire safety, investigations, and law enforcement. Howard started their career as a Police Officer and Detective in the Fredericksburg Police Department and later worked as a Sergeant in the Town of Orange Police. Howard also served as a Narcotics Investigator and Supervisor in the Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office. Howard then transitioned to the fire service as a Firefighter/EMT in the Fort Belvoir Fire Department. After that, they worked as an Assistant Fire Marshal and Investigator in the Albemarle County Fire Marshal Office. Howard also gained experience as a Detective/Police Officer in the Charlottesville Police Department. Howard expanded their expertise by working as a United States Police Advisor in Dyncorp International LLC. Howard later joined Envista Forensics as a Senior Fire and Explosion Consultant. Howard is currently employed as the Division Chief in the Albemarle County Fire Marshal Office. Additionally, they have served as a Referee in USA Hockey. Overall, Howard's work experience showcases their skills and knowledge in fire safety, investigations, law enforcement, and emergency planning.

Howard L. began their education at Piedmont Virginia Community College in 2000, where they earned an Associate of Applied Science degree in Police Science in 2002. Howard then transferred to Old Dominion University, where they completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Organizational Management from 2002 to 2005.

In 2013, Howard pursued further education and obtained a Graduate Certificate in Local Government Management from Virginia Polytechnic University, also known as Virginia Tech. This program lasted from 2013 to 2015.

Continuing their educational journey, Howard L. enrolled at Liberty University in 2019 to pursue a Master's degree in Public Administration, specializing in Disaster Management. Howard is expected to complete their studies and earn a Master of Public Administration degree in 2022.

In addition to these formal educational institutions, Howard L. also attended the National Fire Academy in 1984, where they obtained a certificate in Hazmat/Fire Science. The duration of their enrollment at this academy is not specified.