Shawn brings over 15 years of extensive law enforcement experience to Stronger Families. He specializes in mental health and substance use disorder intervention and wellness. Shawn has managed critical programs and has expertise across training, tactical operations, stakeholder engagement, and program expansion.
Shawn is a gift public speaker and leader. He has served as a presenter, panelist, and training instructor. Shawn is the only police officer to receive the Frank M. Adams Award for volunteer service to mental health systems. As an Advanced Peace Officer, his credentials include over 3,700 hours of accredited training from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, alongside numerous additional certifications. Shawn lives in Corpus Christi, TX, with his wife Amy and their three children: Katia (9), Odin (5), and Nikolai (3).
“For me, the Stronger Families mission statement signifies a commitment to empower our heroes and their families to effectively address the unique relationship challenges they face and strengthen their resiliency. On a more personal level, being a part of this mission means the opportunity to help my fellow first responders and their families cope with the pressures of their chosen profession and help to keep these families together!”