Experience

VanGuard Pipeline Inspection LLC

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sensor Specialist

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  We help pipeline owners inspect and find gas leaks to comply with regulations using the latest airborne camera systems. Using fixed wing aircraft (instead of helicopters or drones) we are the most efficient and cost effective means for pipeline integrity monitoring. We believe we can help you and would like to show you how. Please contact us discuss. We help pipeline owners inspect and find gas leaks to comply with regulations using the latest airborne camera systems. Using fixed wing aircraft (instead of helicopters or drones) we are the most efficient and cost effective means for pipeline integrity monitoring. We believe we can help you and would like to show you how. Please contact us discuss.



Eagle Pods

• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

• Business Owner

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  We make camera pods that help customers obtain aerial imagery from manned aircraft. Our "Plug-N-Play" camera pods are self contained, battery powered and wirelessly controlled from the cabin of the aircraft. These portable camera pods quickly turn aircraft into an aerial imagery powerhouse. Our customers include: News Networks, Law Enforcement, Utility Companies​, Survey Companies, Fish & Wildlife, DNR, Film Studios and Oil & Gas Companies. We make camera pods that help customers obtain aerial imagery from manned aircraft. Our "Plug-N-Play" camera pods are self contained, battery powered and wirelessly controlled from the cabin of the aircraft. These portable camera pods quickly turn aircraft into an aerial imagery powerhouse. Our customers include: News Networks, Law Enforcement, Utility Companies​, Survey Companies, Fish & Wildlife, DNR, Film Studios and Oil & Gas Companies.



Eagle Eye Photos

• United States
• Photography

• Business Owner

  • Jan 2010 - Present

  Professional Aerial Photographer Professional Aerial Photographer



Sun Country Airlines

• United States
• Airlines and Aviation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Captain

  • Mar 2014 - Apr 2018

  Captain on a Boeing 737-800/700. Conducted scheduled 121 operations domestically and internationally into the United States, Canada, Mexico, Cuba, and several Caribbean islands. Additionally, I flew unscheduled operations for the Department of Defense, sports teams, universities and casinos throughout North America, Europe and the Middle East. I was ETOPS qualified and current. Captain on a Boeing 737-800/700. Conducted scheduled 121 operations domestically and internationally into the United States, Canada, Mexico, Cuba, and several Caribbean islands. Additionally, I flew unscheduled operations for the Department of Defense, sports teams, universities and casinos throughout North America, Europe and the Middle East. I was ETOPS qualified and current.



Mesaba Airlines

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

• First Officer

  • Apr 2007 - Mar 2014

  Assisted the captain in direct operation of Saab 340 and CRJ 200 aircraft on domestic and international flights. Selected by Endeavor Training Department to teach ground school classes for over 30 students, who ranged from newly-hired First Officers to Senior Captains. Advised and helped develop aircraft checklists, flight deck call outs and aircraft profiles. CAT II Approaches trained and qualified. Assisted the captain in direct operation of Saab 340 and CRJ 200 aircraft on domestic and international flights. Selected by Endeavor Training Department to teach ground school classes for over 30 students, who ranged from newly-hired First Officers to Senior Captains. Advised and helped develop aircraft checklists, flight deck call outs and aircraft profiles. CAT II Approaches trained and qualified.



McC Inc dba McCormick Construction Company

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Pilot

  • Apr 2006 - Apr 2007

  Operated and maintained the flight department for a growing industrial construction company. Scheduled and coordinated 100% of company flight and ground transportation. Safely and efficiently transported high level employees throughout the United States. Operated and maintained the flight department for a growing industrial construction company. Scheduled and coordinated 100% of company flight and ground transportation. Safely and efficiently transported high level employees throughout the United States.



Buffalo Aviation

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

• Chief Flight Instructor

  • Apr 2005 - Apr 2006

  Taught basic and advanced flight instruction in both company and owner provided aircraft, and assisted customers in every stage of the flight training process. Taught private and instrument ground school courses. Supervised and coached Buffalo Aviation flight instructors in both teaching techniques and standard operating procedures. Refueled and cleaned aircraft. Achieved an 80% first time pass rate for all check rides. Taught basic and advanced flight instruction in both company and owner provided aircraft, and assisted customers in every stage of the flight training process. Taught private and instrument ground school courses. Supervised and coached Buffalo Aviation flight instructors in both teaching techniques and standard operating procedures. Refueled and cleaned aircraft. Achieved an 80% first time pass rate for all check rides.