- Two-time Paralympian, 2008, 2016
- Paralymic bronze medalist, 2016
- Three-time Paratriathlon World Champion
- Two-time Paratriathlon National Champion
- Member of the Buffalo Battalion Hall of Fame
- 2012 USAT Inspirational Comeback Award recipient
- Two-time Paratriathlete of the Year
- Iraqi War Veteran
- Recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star
- On the Board of Directors for the Wounded Warriors Project