Experience

Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs (SAF/IA)

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief, Europe and NATO Division

  • May 2020 - Present

  The Europe/NATO Division serves as the critical enabler executing Air Force Security Cooperation strategy necessary to manage United States Air Force international engagement activities to strengthen air force-to-air force relationships within Europe and NATO. Responsible for providing coordination and oversight of Foreign Military Sales cases, valued at over 65 billion dollars. Advocates for US interests through regular and routine interaction with international general officers including Attaches, Air Chiefs, and Defense Ministers. Chairman of the Multinational F-16 Fighter Program Senior Steering Team of leaders from participating governments of Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, and the United States. This group makes decisions based on shared responsibility for program management, participation, charges, production, and development. Show less



United States Air Force

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

• Chief, Israel Branch and Country Director

  • Feb 2018 - May 2020

  Leads international affairs country team for Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force for International Affairs. Prepares senior leaders with political-military analysis and advice on Israel and other Middle East nations. Develops programs and Air Force positions on international issues for National Security Council for Congress, Department of Defense, and State Department. Coordinates top-level visits, meetings, and international engagements with Government of Israel and Washington inter-agency. Leads international affairs country team for Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force for International Affairs. Prepares senior leaders with political-military analysis and advice on Israel and other Middle East nations. Develops programs and Air Force positions on international issues for National Security Council for Congress, Department of Defense, and State Department. Coordinates top-level visits, meetings, and international engagements with Government of Israel and Washington inter-agency.



United Nations

• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief of Air Operations

  • Oct 2018 - Apr 2019

  Chief of Air Operations for UN Mission in Mali (Oct 18 – Apr 19) – Led multinational cell of 14 planners from 11 different countries charged with prioritization, scheduling, and tasking of 56 intelligence, attack, and utility assets. Directed 15 air evacuation missions of 52 critically injured peacekeepers from the battlefield. Finalized Military Aviation and Unmanned Air Systems Standard Operating Procedures for United Nations employment. Key advisor to UN Headquarters on helicopter unit rotation that led to a one year increase of 400%. Show less



NATO

• Belgium
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student, NATO Defense College

  • Jul 2017 - Feb 2018



United States Air Force

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

• Chief, Global Precision Attack

  • Nov 2015 - Jul 2017

  Lead integrator for Global Precision Attack Portfolio. Provides Air Force Corporate Structure oversight, guidance, and advocacy of 40 Combat Air Force (CAF) Programs representing over 100 billion dollars in Air Force Total Obligation Authority. CAF planner and programmer directing structure and option builds for A-10, Light Attack, B-1, F-15, F-16, F-22, F-35, and munitions. Formulates Policy, validates requirements, and monitors combat force programs to inform senior leader decisions.

• Commander, 427th Reconnaissance Squadron

  • Jun 2014 - Nov 2015

  Commanded the last Active Duty Air Force Squadron of MC-12s. Led deployment planning, operations, and maintenance to provide combat ready aircrews to Joint Task Forces. Synchronized efforts with Air Force Headquarters, US Army, US Special Operations Command, Air Combat Command, and Air National Guard to ensure effective mission transfer of 41 aircraft MC-12 fleet.



United States Strategic Command

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Deputy Branch Chief, TITAN Operations

  • Oct 2012 - Jun 2014

  Led team in development and execution of policies for worldwide TITAN operations. Produced and promulgated TITAN executive orders, contingency plans, and operational plans. Provided quick reaction Department of Defense mobile Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance asset Global Force Management.

• Senior TITAN Operations Officer

  • Jun 2012 - Oct 2012



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student, Army General Command and Staff College

  • Jun 2011 - Jun 2012



United States Air Force

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

• Director of Operations, 645 AESS

  • Jul 2009 - Oct 2011

  Directed flight test in 131-person selectively manned flying squadron with 36 special purpose C-135s/C-130s and 30 classified aircraft. Coordinated aircraft modification and system upgrades with multiple contractors, government agencies, and foreign militaries. Supervised flight operations for over 1.1 billion dollars in contracts for system development, aircraft modification, and flight-testing. Evaluator and instructor pilot in two major weapon systems: RC-135 and MC-12. Directed flight test in 131-person selectively manned flying squadron with 36 special purpose C-135s/C-130s and 30 classified aircraft. Coordinated aircraft modification and system upgrades with multiple contractors, government agencies, and foreign militaries. Supervised flight operations for over 1.1 billion dollars in contracts for system development, aircraft modification, and flight-testing. Evaluator and instructor pilot in two major weapon systems: RC-135 and MC-12.