He is from the CIA and has the rank of a colonel. He is covertly combating a rebel movement supported by the Russians in ValVerde. He was also a comrade of Dutch. He also fought with him, but his activities inside the CIA have made him rusty regarding his former activity. They find Hopper and his team skinned alive and kill the Russian advisors later, while watching Dillon´s men die. Dutch realises he was tricked and is angry with him because of it. He is killed by the creature in the attempt together with Mac.