Aviation Director and Instructor of Aeronautics

• Jul 2021 - Present

Manage, organize and oversee the Aspen School District’s aviation program with the goal of providing a path to an aviation career for every interested student. This includes developing, teaching, and managing aviation courses in the classroom. Additionally, manage the Every Student Flies program and the flight instruction program. Manage, organize and oversee the Aspen School District’s aviation program with the goal of providing a path to an aviation career for every interested student. This includes developing, teaching, and managing aviation courses in the classroom. Additionally, manage the Every Student Flies program and the flight instruction program.

Commander

• Jul 2021 - Present

Commands Headquarters Headquarters Detachment (JFHQ HHD) which includes oversight of logistical, administrative, and training activities of the the JFHQ HHD, 891st Trial Defense Team, and administrative support of the High Altitude Aviation Training Site and Detachment 6. Continually assess the needs of JFHQ HHD and supported units in terms of their ability to sustain internal operations and support assigned missions. Establish policies, programs, and plans to support the mission of the COARNG, JFHQ HHD, and supported units. Show less

Public Affairs Officer

• Apr 2019 - Jul 2021

Public Affairs Commander

• Aug 2015 - Apr 2019

•Plans, resources and conducts training that facilitates individual development and enables the public affairs detachment to conduct their primary support mission to Colorado Army National Guard•Plans and executes communication strategies to achieve desired objectives•Responsible for the readiness, training, discipline, morale and welfare of seven personnel•Develops comprehensive operations to meet the news and information needs of internal and external audiences•Assists units and leaders in making well-informed and effective public affairs coverage plans•Evaluates the effectiveness of the public affairs detachment•Supervises photojournalists and broadcasters who create information for print, broadcast and digital media•Assesses public affairs situations Show less

Human Resources Manager

• Jan 2014 - Aug 2015

•Provide timely and accurate personnel support services for aviation organization with 423 personnel.•Function as the primary staff officer and advisor to the commander and staff for all personnel matters.•Direct the battalion's functions within the critical personnel systems: personnel readiness management, personnel accounting and strength reporting, and personnel information management.•Provide or coordinate for records management.•Supervise individual customer service to soldiers in the areas of personnel.•Ensure personnel accountability, evaluations, and awards are maintained and updated.•Provides useful information and advice to the Battalion Commander on strength accountability, replacement policy, AWOL's, LOD's, promotions, pay, legal actions, strength and attrition management.•Ensure the human resources personnel are trained to standard on mission essential tasks. Show less

Human Resources Manager

• Sep 2010 - Jan 2014

•Provide timely and accurate personnel support services for field artillery organization with 357 personnel.•Function as the primary staff officer and advisor to the commander and staff for all personnel matters.•Direct the battalion's functions within the critical personnel systems: personnel readiness management, personnel accounting and strength reporting, and personnel information management.•Provide or coordinate for records management.•Supervise individual customer service to soldiers in the areas of personnel.•Ensure personnel accountability, evaluations, and awards are maintained and updated.•Provides useful information and advice to the Battalion Commander on strength accountability, replacement policy, AWOL's, LOD's, promotions, pay, legal actions, strength and attrition management.•Ensure the human resources personnel are trained to standard on mission essential tasks. Show less

Unmanned Systems Projects Manager

• Oct 2016 - Jul 2021

•Manage UAS program for the Colorado Department of Public Safety •Created UAS program for the Colorado Department of Public Safety •Ensure appropriate, safe, and cost-effective use of UAS in wildland-fire suppression. •Provide recommendations to public safety organizations on unmanned systems •Research unmanned systems and conduct case studies •Develop policies and guidelines for use of unmanned systems •Provide technical UAS support to wildland fire operations •Act as a military liaison Show less

Operations Supervisor

• Dec 2015 - Oct 2016

•Ensure inspection and standards compliance with federal, state and local regulations applicable to commercial airports through day-to-day coordination, task assignment, and monitoring of Airport Operations staff.•Coordinate airport security functions with local, state and federal law enforcement personnel as necessary.•Procures and assists department head in procuring goods and services in accordance with County policy.•Assist Assistant Aviation Director/Operations in the preparation of the department budget; monitor budget and insures most effective use of airport operations resources.•Respond to aircraft emergencies in the capacity of aircraft rescue fire fighter (ARFF).•Respond to, investigate and document emergency, critical or unusual events occurring on airport property. Act as airport representative on-scene during emergencies, and provides logistical support to fire, law enforcement or medical responders. Participate fully in the Incident Command System.•Deliver outstanding customer service to airport customers, including but not limited to tenants, aviation users and community, by responding appropriately to requests, complaints and inquiries about the airport and its services.•Ensure regulatory compliance through regular review, update and adherence to various documents and manuals, including but not limited to: Airport Certification Manual (ACM), Airport Emergency Plan (AEP), Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP), Spill Prevention and Counter Control Procedures (SPCC), Airport Security Plan (ASP), Security Directives (SD), Wildlife Hazard Management Plan (WHMP), Curfew, Noise Abatement Procedures, FAA-Form 5010, and Snow and Ice Control Plan (SICP). Show less

Airport Training, Safety, and Standards Coordinator

• Nov 2011 - Dec 2015

Coordinates, conducts, organizes and procures all in-house, on the job and outsourced training requirements for Airport Operations and Facilities Maintenance staff.Ensures departmental training and staff development goals are met by conducting training, as necessary, establishing training protocol and guidelines, evaluating trainees/trainers, recommending and organizing outsourced training, maintaining training program and individual training records.Identifies efficiencies and takes action, as necessary, to improve staff productivity through effective work practices.Identifies and leads departmental safety effort as Safety Coordinator.Assists Assistant Aviation Director/Operations in the preparation of the department budget.Inspect and patrol all airport facilities, grounds and properties to ensure regulatory compliance with FAR Part 139, Airport Certification Manual, FAR Part 77, TSR 1542, Airport Security Plan, Pitkin County Code Title 10, Storm Water Management Plan, Spill Prevention & Counter Control Procedures, Wildlife Hazard Management Plan, Noise Abatement and Curfew Procedures, Safety Management System, and other codes, procedures, regulations and policies as may be relevant or enacted from time to time.Respond to aircraft emergencies in the capacity of an aircraft rescue fire fighter (ARFF).Conduct snow removal operations on airside and landside areas of the airport using light and heavy duty motorized and manual equipment.Deliver high levels of customer service to airport customers, including but not limited to tenants, aviation users and community, by responding appropriately to requests, complaints and inquiries about the airport and its services. Show less

Airport Operations Officer

• Dec 2009 - Nov 2011

Inspect and patrol all airport facilities, grounds and properties to ensure regulatory compliance with FAR Part 139, Airport Certification Manual, FAR Part 77, TSR 1542, Airport Security Plan, Pitkin County Code Title 10, Storm Water Management Plan, Spill Prevention & Counter Control Procedures, Wildlife Hazard Management Plan, Noise Abatement and Curfew Procedures, Safety Management System, and other codes, procedures, regulations and policies as may be relevant or enacted from time to time.Respond to aircraft emergencies in the capacity of an aircraft rescue fire fighter (ARFF).Conduct snow removal operations on airside and landside areas of the airport using light and heavy duty motorized and manual equipment.Deliver high levels of customer service to airport customers, including but not limited to tenants, aviation users and community, by responding appropriately to requests, complaints and inquiries about the airport and its services.Compile detailed reports, maintenance requests and take actions as necessary to correct deficiencies.Assist Director of Operations as necessary in RFP and procurement process.Assist Operations Coordinator with review, update and adherence to various documents and manuals. Show less

Flight Instructor

• Sep 2009 - Nov 2009

Airport Operations Agent

• May 2009 - Oct 2009