First Selectman

• Feb 2023 - Present

The First Selectman has a wide variety of duties and responsibilities in his role as the chief elected official. He is most visible as the chairman of the Board of Selectmen and the Public Utilities Commission, but he is also an ex officio member of all town boards and commissions. Other duties include representing the town of the Housatonic Valley Council of Elected Officials, the Housatonic Resource Recovery Authority, and other organizations. As Chief Executive Officer, the First Selectman has the authority to act on behalf of the townspeople in signing contracts and proclamations.

Principal

• Jan 2017 - Present

Carter McBride provides consulting services in Sales, Marketing, Training, Public Relations, and Advocacy. In addition, we have specialized experience in public policy, healthcare, and aviation. Carter McBride provides consulting services in Sales, Marketing, Training, Public Relations, and Advocacy. In addition, we have specialized experience in public policy, healthcare, and aviation.

Director of Pilot Recruiting and Retention

• Aug 2017 - Feb 2022

Tradewind Aviation was founded in 2001 on the premise that every flight deserves the highest quality aircraft, crew and service.Headquartered in Oxford Connecticut with operational bases at Westchester County Airport in New York and San Juan International Airport in Puerto Rico, Tradewind operates both on-demand private charter and scheduled “Shuttle” service throughout the U.S. and Caribbean.

Business Development

• May 2019 - Jan 2021

Tradewind Aviation was founded in 2001 on the premise that every flight deserves the highest quality aircraft, crew and service. Tradewind also offers turn-key aircraft ownership solutions.Headquartered in Oxford Connecticut with operational bases at Westchester County Airport in New York and San Juan International Airport in Puerto Rico, Tradewind operates both on-demand private charter and scheduled “Shuttle” service throughout the U.S. and Caribbean.Shuttle flights offer the comfort and convenience of a private charter for the cost of a single seat. In the U.S., scheduled Shuttle flights are operated from the New York area to Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard and depart from private charter FBO terminals.In the Caribbean, Shuttle flights are operated between San Juan, St Barths, Anguilla, Nevis, Antigua and St Thomas.

Vice President

• Apr 2017 - May 2019

Heritage Recruiting Group, LLC is a boutique retained executive search firm with the background and experience to provide you with the resources to fill your most challenging recruiting assignments. As a generalist firm with experience across many disciplines, Heritage Recruiting Group has the broad expertise you need to locate the absolute best candidates for virtually any area within your company. Whether your requirements lie in Human Resources, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Engineering, Customer Retention, Call Center Management, Information Technology, or virtually any other function, Heritage Recruiting Group will provide you with top-caliber people who match your positions and your company’s culture.

State Representative

• Jan 2011 - Jan 2017

Represented the 2nd Assembly District Bethel, Danbury, Redding, & Newtown Committees: General Law (Ranking Member 2012-2016) Education (2014-2016) Finance, Revenue & Bonding (2014-2016) Energy and Technology Committee (2011-2014) Banks Committee (2011-2014) Public Health Committee (2011-2012) Represented the 2nd Assembly District Bethel, Danbury, Redding, & Newtown Committees: General Law (Ranking Member 2012-2016) Education (2014-2016) Finance, Revenue & Bonding (2014-2016) Energy and Technology Committee (2011-2014) Banks Committee (2011-2014) Public Health Committee (2011-2012)

Director of Sales and Marketing

• Jun 2013 - Oct 2014

Startup enterprise using the latest developments in technology to deliver quality patient care and the best patient experience. Startup enterprise using the latest developments in technology to deliver quality patient care and the best patient experience.

Admissions Liaison Officer

• Sep 2005 - May 2014

Represents the United States Air Force in 25 communities and serve as a mentor to prospective candidates for the Air Force Academy and the Reserve Officer Training Corps. Represents the United States Air Force in 25 communities and serve as a mentor to prospective candidates for the Air Force Academy and the Reserve Officer Training Corps.

Senior Therapeutic Sales Representative

• 2005 - Oct 2012

Institutional Healthcare Representative

• 2002 - 2005

Professional Healthcare Representative

• Feb 1999 - 2002

Director of Current Operations, T-1A Instructor Pilot

• Feb 1998 - Feb 1999

Flight Commander, Current Operations Flight

Airspace Manager, T-1A Instructor Pilot

• Mar 1997 - Feb 1998

Director of Squadron Safety, T-38/T-1A Instructor Pilot

• Mar 1994 - Mar 1997

Squadron Safety Officer

C-130 Pilot/Aircraft Commander

• Feb 1991 - Mar 1994

Adjunct Instructor

• Jul 1997 - Feb 1999

Instructed a Master Level course in mishap investigation with emphasis on human factors, communications, and decision analysis. Instructed a Master Level course in mishap investigation with emphasis on human factors, communications, and decision analysis.