Bernard Storey Jr currently serves as an Instructional Assistant at Grand Canyon University, a position held since June 2024. Prior to this role, Bernard served in the United States Navy as a Gunnersmate from June 1987 to July 2007, gaining extensive training in the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Naval weapons systems, along with a focus on explosives and safety. Bernard is pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial and Organizational Psychology at Grand Canyon University, expected to be completed in 2025, and holds a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership and a Master of Science in Quality Management Systems. Additional educational qualifications include certifications as a Small Arms Weapon Instructor and expertise in the Mk 41 Vertical Launch System. Bernard also possesses a Bachelor of Science in Quality Management Systems.