Experience

Texas A&M School of Architecture

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lecturer

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  - COSC 222: Social Issues in the History of the Construction Environment - COSC 310: Design & Construction Leadership Education - COSC 322: Construction Discourse Leadership - COSC 222: Social Issues in the History of the Construction Environment - COSC 310: Design & Construction Leadership Education - COSC 322: Construction Discourse Leadership



99th Air Base Wing

• Defense & Space

• Command Chief Master Sergeant (Senior Director of Operations and Human Resources)

  • Jan 2021 - Aug 2022

  •Led strategic planning, risk management, project management, human resources and development for 3800+ personnel. Provided guidance for operations delivering emergency services, communication, contracting, civil engineering, law enforcement, logistics, medical, housing, and security to 10,300 military members and 52 organizations and 2.9 million acres of federal property on Nellis AFB and the Nellis Test & Training Range. Key Achievements: • Managed risk to personnel and operations to execute high-end training, operational testing, and tactics development for 252 assigned rotary and fixed wing aircraft and translated priorities across multiple organizations to meeet strategic “2030” plan • Created and built relationships with community leaders and local business partners generating long-term sustained support for 10,300 military personnel--annual donations supported $50K+ in events • Recruited and leads diverse team of 34 HR and 22 operations managers, directly advises CEO on all human resources issues, created strategic staffing and succession plans; postured 56 personnel for promotion and advancement opportunities. • Managed risk across cross-functional operations. Principal advisor to organizational leadership to develop policies and processes. Vital to the safety over 10.3K employees and the protection of more than $11B in assets and infrastructure. Show less



33d Fighter Wing

• Senior Director of Operations & Human Resources (33d Fighter Wing Command Chief Master Sergeant),

  • May 2019 - Dec 2020

  • Senior advisor to Chief Executive on advanced training for F-35A fighter pilots, Air Force Special Operations Intelligence personnel, F-35 Intelligence personnel, and U.S. Air Force Air Battle Managers--produced record 48 pilots, 142 intelligence professionals, and 171 Air Battle Managers Key Tasks & Achievements: • Guided organization of 1,500 personnel and a $12M budget resulting in the highest Fully Mission Capable rate of F-35A aircraft to date--recognized by Higher Headquarters as “Highly Effective” during biennial inspection, the highest rating possible. • Planned first organizational change in 10 years, created 511 personnel positions posturing organization for 26 additional F-35A aircraft--increase fighter pilot output by 100% • Shaped diversity and inclusion culture for 1,500 personnel; built team of chaplains, leadership, and experts to create change by leveraging small groups and organic discussion • Coached and mentored cross-functional teams after catastrophic loss of F-35A aircraft Show less



96th Test Wing

• Eglin Air Force Base, FL

• Senior Operations & Human Resources Manager (Group Superintendent)

  • Jul 2017 - Apr 2019

  • Managed professional development and programs for 955 personnel, including $89M budget delivering civil engineer, housing, environmental services, military construction, maintenance, Fire & Emergency Services, Emergency Management, and Explosive Ordnance Disposal capabilities to 41 organizations, 20,000+ personnel, 460,000 acres and 3,000 facilities. Key Achievements: • Forged senior leader relationships across 41 organizations to prioritize repair and preventative maintenance for $3.4B facilities and infrastructure. Established on-call support teams to respond to emergent conditions affecting execution goals--ensured priorities were addressed and process education was paramount • At 75% workforce capacity, directed largest operational explosives risk mitigation unit conducting Research, Development, Test, & Evaluation for 109 Department of Defense test projects. Simultaneously sustained combat operations in two theaters providing direct support to conventional and special operations forces--removed 205 Improvised Explosive Devices/conducted 450 missions • Managed training and development program, over 500 classes annually, maintaining technical qualifications for 52 employees. • Partnered with charitable foundation to cover internal funding shortage and award $25M construction contract--recognized Air Force Civil Engineer unit of the Year--first in 47 years. • Planning, execution, and risk mitigation delivered “Team of the Year” . Conducted 26 U.S. Secret Service missions protecting President of the United States as well as combat operations removing over 200 Improvised Explosive Devices from the battlespace. - Senior Operations Manager of the Year Show less



Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Enterprise Program Manager (Air Force Installation & Mission Support Center Program Manager)

  • Jul 2015 - Jul 2017

  Enterprise Program Manager (Air Force Installation & Mission Support Center Program Manager), Joint Base San Antonio, Texas 07/2015 to 07/2017 • Integrated policy and provided cross-functional expertise within the Headquarters, 10 Major Command Detachments, and Primary Subordinate Units • Performed policy analysis, interpretation, guidance, and resource leveling for 1.4K personnel and 52 operational units executing explosive mitigation operations • Headquarters functional expert and advisor to $4.1B. Program Objective Memorandum, Financial Working Groups, and the enterprise Inspection, Evaluation, and Compliance system Key Achievements: • Developed strategy, planned, managed, and ensured execution of $123M annual portfolio delivering equipment, resources, and personnel for 100% of functional enterprise capabilities/1.4K personnel--2.3K high risk operations executed globally annually •Drafted policy and guidance for 1.4K personnel in 52 operational units standardizing reporting to higher headquarters, integration of communication across the enterprise and Headquarters • Led Business Process Reengineering events; integrated 196 processes across the enterprise--drove 14 personnel reduction and costs savings with increased productivity • Identified 45 FY 16 budget discrepancies- restored $29.5M in missing funds • Authored Air Force Institute of Technology Leadership curriculum-created standard for 1.4K personnel-320 students trained in first year • Enterprise Program Manager of the Year Show less



Air Force District of Washington

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Regional Programs & Policy Director (Command Functional Manager), HQ AF District of Washington

  • Feb 2014 - Jul 2015

  Regional Programs & Policy Director (Command Functional Manager), Joint Base Andrews, Maryland 02/2014 to 07/2015 • Directed National Capital Region Explosive Ordnance Disposal program providing security and protection to President of the United States, Air Force One, the White House Complex. Key Achievements: • Employed French language skills; collaborated with host country security (France) during 70th D-Day Anniversary, conducted munition countermeasure operations for President of the United States, 300 heads-of-state and Distinguished Visitors • Created personnel cost-saving program for White House Complex protection--saved Department of Homeland Security $1.1M • Penned first-ever enterprise Counter-Improvised Explosive Device policy and training--integrated multi-service lessons-learned for 307K personnel operating in non-permissible environments • Identified gap in Weapons of Mass Destruction detection capabilities--sourced $1M detection equipment and restored protection to National Capital Region against radiological threats • Staff Programs and Policy Director of the Year & Regional National Security Affairs “Grateful Nation” winner Show less



49th Wing

• Holloman AFB, NM

• Operations Supervisor (Explosive Ordnance Disposal)

  • Apr 2009 - Jan 2014

  Operations Supervisor (Flight Chief), Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico 02/2009 to 01/2014 • Supervised 25 specialists for the identification, rendering safe, and destruction of explosive devices in all operational environments. Evaluated and mitigated risks leading operational teams in Homeland Security and global conflicts. Key Achievements: • Managed $125K budget sustaining $2.5M equipment assets. Supervised approving and billing officials and directors of logistics and supply inventory--conducted audits and 100% accountability of assets. • Oversaw 25 classified High-Speed Test Track operations critical to Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation of future weapon capabilities. • Led U.S. Secret Service explosive mitigation missions, ensuring safety of the President of the United States and 12 foreign leaders--secured POTUS during first ASEAN Summit/Cambodia, cleared motorcade route/airport • Oversaw Counter-Improvised Explosive Device operations for nine teams in conflict zones. Executed 500+ highly complex missions mitigating risk to U.S. and partner nation personnel in a 2,900 square mile area. Provided intelligence to multi-national partners to defeat terrorist networks. Analyzed trends, drafted detailed reports and briefed senior leaders. Personally led 166 combat operations--gathered 650 evidence items /75 latent prints/40 biometric matches dismantling insurgent network--230 Improvised Explosive Devices removed • Coordinated national asset response; facilitated remediation of 25 sites/250 acres of explosives, chemical, and biological hazards--protected population of 50K from World War II era hazardous test items • Planned and executed 13 operations to clear bombing ranges, identified and destroyed 13.3K ordnance items, 168K acres explosive hazard free • Regional Operations Supervisor of the Year Show less



United States Air Force

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• EOD Operations, OL-B, Combined Joint Task Force Paladin

  • Jun 2011 - Feb 2012



United States Air Force

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Team Leader, Explosive Ordnance Disposal

  • Dec 2009 - Aug 2010

  EOD support to 3/4 Lima Co Marines, 1/2 Alpha Co Marines, RCT-7, RCT-2 EOD support to 3/4 Lima Co Marines, 1/2 Alpha Co Marines, RCT-7, RCT-2



United States Air Force

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Explosive Ordnance Disposal Operator, 16th Special Operations Wing, 1st Special Operations Wing

  • Apr 1997 - Jan 2009

  - Conducted operations in South America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East while assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command.

• Weapons Intelligence Team (WIT/WTI) Leader

  • Sep 2007 - Dec 2008

  EOD expert/advisor/Team Leader of WIT 8 in support of 3/101 Airborne, 1/82 Airborne, 4/1 Cav

• Team Leader, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Task Force Troy

  • Mar 2006 - Aug 2006

  EOD Team Leader in support of 1/8 IN (Infantry), 1-67 AR (Armor) conducting C-IED operations.