Experience

ACI Jet

• United States
• Airlines and Aviation
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Sep 2019 - 4 years 4 months

  San Luis Obispo, California Area "Aviators Doing Aviation" -- ACI Jet is a world-class aviation company providing FBO services, corporate aircraft maintenance, jet management, and charter services. Based in San Luis Obispo, California since 1998, ACI Jet is recognized as an industry leader in service, safety, and flight support.



High-Trust Leadership Network

• Speaker / Consultant / Author

  • 2005 - 18 years

  San Francisco, CA What is it that fosters individual and organizational high performance, especially under high stress and pressure? Through inspiring keynotes, engaging workshops, and expert coaching. I share critical lessons on leadership, team-building, and high performance based on my 26-year Navy career that included aerial combat missions, flight leader of the Blue Angels, and Topgun instructor. Participants learn the skills that transforms managers into leaders and groups into cohesive teams --… Show more What is it that fosters individual and organizational high performance, especially under high stress and pressure? Through inspiring keynotes, engaging workshops, and expert coaching. I share critical lessons on leadership, team-building, and high performance based on my 26-year Navy career that included aerial combat missions, flight leader of the Blue Angels, and Topgun instructor. Participants learn the skills that transforms managers into leaders and groups into cohesive teams -- High-Trust Leadership and Focused Engagement. Are you ready to ignite your team? Show less



Blue Angels Association (BAA)

• President

  • Nov 2018 - 5 years 2 months

  Pensacola, FL The mission of the BAA: * To promote the general welfare of the United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, “The Blue Angels”, and its predecessor organization, The United States Navy Flight Demonstration Team. *To preserve and maintain the high standards, customs and traditions of these organizations, and the members and former members thereof. * To assist the current Blue Angels' mission to showcase the pride and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps and… Show more The mission of the BAA: * To promote the general welfare of the United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, “The Blue Angels”, and its predecessor organization, The United States Navy Flight Demonstration Team. *To preserve and maintain the high standards, customs and traditions of these organizations, and the members and former members thereof. * To assist the current Blue Angels' mission to showcase the pride and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps and inspire a culture of excellence and service to country. * Support BAA's 501c3 non-profit, the Blue Angels Foundation, and its goal to make a difference in the lives of wounded veterans who sacrificed greatly to protect and defend the Constitution and America's way of life. Show less



Solairus Aviation

• United States
• Airlines and Aviation
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Aviation Manager

  • Jul 2015 - Aug 2019

  San Jose, CA Responsible for all operational and administrative functions of a 4-jet corporate flight department with world-wide missions.



Friends of New Tech (FONT)

• Member of Board of Directors

  • Mar 2013 - May 2016

  Napa, CA. FONT is a non-profit corporation providing financial support to Napa's New Technology High School beyond what is available from Napa Valley Unified School District to achieve and sustain cutting-edge innovation in education. Napa's New Tech High School was the first of nearly 125 high schools in the New Technology Network that achieve outstanding results using project-based learning to engage students in a 21st century curriculum. FONT is committed to keeping Napa's New Tech High School… Show more FONT is a non-profit corporation providing financial support to Napa's New Technology High School beyond what is available from Napa Valley Unified School District to achieve and sustain cutting-edge innovation in education. Napa's New Tech High School was the first of nearly 125 high schools in the New Technology Network that achieve outstanding results using project-based learning to engage students in a 21st century curriculum. FONT is committed to keeping Napa's New Tech High School special. Show less



NFS Advisors, Inc.

• President/Founder

  • Mar 2009 - Aug 2015

  San Francisco, CA Who is looking out for you? NFS only represents buyers of corporate jets, thereby avoiding the inherent conflict of interest and loyalty of aircraft brokers / dealers / salesmen who represent both buyers and sellers. As trusted aviation consultants, we reduce market, operational, and financial risk for companies and individuals who understand the power of business aviation. Discipline and focus. We analyze and compare all aircraft and programs impartially to ensure our clients’… Show more Who is looking out for you? NFS only represents buyers of corporate jets, thereby avoiding the inherent conflict of interest and loyalty of aircraft brokers / dealers / salesmen who represent both buyers and sellers. As trusted aviation consultants, we reduce market, operational, and financial risk for companies and individuals who understand the power of business aviation. Discipline and focus. We analyze and compare all aircraft and programs impartially to ensure our clients’ aviation decisions are based on complete and balanced information. Loyalty. As former fighter pilots, we fiercely protect our clients' interests as their "trusted wingman." Show less



Association of Naval Aviation (ANA)

• Board of Directors

  • May 2012 - Sep 2014

  Alexandria, VA The mission of ANA is to educate the general public about the overall military status of the United States, to encourage widespread interest as to the importance of Naval Aviation in the defense of the United States and its allies, to stimulate the collection, preservation and display of historical material concerning the history of naval aviation, and to encourage scientific and technical development of naval aviation. ANA is a not-for-profit organization as defined in section 501(c)(3) of the… Show more The mission of ANA is to educate the general public about the overall military status of the United States, to encourage widespread interest as to the importance of Naval Aviation in the defense of the United States and its allies, to stimulate the collection, preservation and display of historical material concerning the history of naval aviation, and to encourage scientific and technical development of naval aviation. ANA is a not-for-profit organization as defined in section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code. Show less



Blue Angels Foundation

• Board of Directors

  • Mar 2005 - Nov 2011

  501c3 non-profit organization to provide scholarships and support to dependents of wounded warriors and fallen Blue Angels.



Human Performance Institute

• Performance Coach / Keynote Speaker

  • 2008 - 2011

  Human Performance Institute™, a Johnson & Johnson company, is dedicated to helping people perform at their very best under the most demanding, stressful conditions. The key to high performance in any endeavor is full engagement through effective ENERGY management HPI is both a campus-based institute and client-location provider of training programs, including its Corporate Athlete® course, designed to manage energy to create and sustain high performance -- grounded in the sciences of… Show more Human Performance Institute™, a Johnson & Johnson company, is dedicated to helping people perform at their very best under the most demanding, stressful conditions. The key to high performance in any endeavor is full engagement through effective ENERGY management HPI is both a campus-based institute and client-location provider of training programs, including its Corporate Athlete® course, designed to manage energy to create and sustain high performance -- grounded in the sciences of performance psychology, exercise physiology and nutrition. (http://www.hpinstitute.com) Show less



Boston JetSearch, Inc.

• Senior Vice President

  • Jul 2003 - Feb 2007

  Bedford, MA Provided expert consulting service to clients for numerous corporate jet acquisitions, including initial operational analysis, market assessment, financial analysis, deal negotiations, due diligence/prepurchase inspections, closing, aircraft management proposals/comparisons, and aircraft refurbishment/completion planning and management.



US Navy

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Naval Officer and Aviator

  • 1977 - 2003

  Combat-proven leader and decorated naval officer and strike-fighter pilot who commanded a combat-ready air wing of 2,500 personnel and 70 tactical aircraft in eight squadrons on the USS Eisenhower and USS John F. Kennedy. Also selected and served as commanding officer/flight leader of the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron (Blue Angels), commanding officer of Strike-Fighter Squadron 37, expert flight instructor in air-to-air combat at Navy Fighter Weapons School (Topgun) and day/night carrier… Show more Combat-proven leader and decorated naval officer and strike-fighter pilot who commanded a combat-ready air wing of 2,500 personnel and 70 tactical aircraft in eight squadrons on the USS Eisenhower and USS John F. Kennedy. Also selected and served as commanding officer/flight leader of the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron (Blue Angels), commanding officer of Strike-Fighter Squadron 37, expert flight instructor in air-to-air combat at Navy Fighter Weapons School (Topgun) and day/night carrier landings at Attack Squadron 122. Staff assignments included Middle East Division Chief and manager of Iraq Pol-Mil Planning Cell in Chairman of Joint Chief's strategic plans/policy directorate and USN staff for aviation requirements, both in Pentagon. Show less