LCDR Alex Fitzsimmons was born and raised in Jackson, New Jersey. He received a Bachelor of Science in International Trade and Transportation with a minor in Naval Science from SUNY Maritime College. LCDR Fitzsimmons is pursuing an M.S. in Homeland Security from Thomas Edison State University. He is an Infantryman in the New Jersey National Guard pursing a commission as an Infantry Officer. LCDR Fitzsimmons is the Strength and Conditioning coach for the Men's Lacrosse team. Alex is an avid reader of leadership and military history books. In his free time, he can be found working out, cooking for friends or spending time with family.