I have been a special agent in the FBI for more than 16 years. I have had the opportunity to work both criminal and national security violations in three field offices and headquarters. I am currently in my home state of Oklahoma serving as an assistant special agent in charge of the Oklahoma City Field Office.

Share the thing you’re most proud of from your FBI career.

Some of the proudest moments of my FBI career occurred while serving as the assistant special agent in charge overseeing Indian Country efforts in Oklahoma. In 2020, Oklahoma experienced a significant change in criminal jurisdiction resulting from the U.S. Supreme Court’s McGirt decision, which returned 45% of the state to tribal nations. Because the FBI has jurisdiction on tribal lands, the Oklahoma City Field Office saw a drastic increase in its violent crime investigations.

During the past two years, I witnessed firsthand the resilience of Oklahoma City’s agents, analysts, and professional staff, who, in spite of new challenges, remained unwavering in their dedication to serving the American people. It is true—we are an FBI family. I’ll always remember how FBI employees travelled here from across the United States to augment our workforce. It was incredible to witness and reminded me of why I joined the FBI in the first place: the people, the mission, and the purpose behind everything we do.