APD (Aircrew Program Designee)

• Jun 2021 - Present

Airline Captain, APD (FAA Aircrew Program Designee), Ground & SIM Instructor

• Sep 2019 - Present

Chairperson - Conroe, TX

• Jan 2013 - Present

Lead a team of 150+ volunteers to change the perception of children with special needs through the gift of flight. Since 1993, we have been committed to making a difference in the lives of children with special needs. With a network of 3,500 volunteers nationwide, we continue to grow through events called Fly Days.By eliminating the belief that they are limited, the children can grow to their full potential. They are given the opportunity to find courage within themselves and build in areas where they lack self-esteem. Challenge Air provides an unforgettable growing experience that opens the door to possibilities while allowing the children to see if they can fly a plane they can do anything.

EMB-145 Ground & Simulator Instructor for FlightSafety International

• Nov 2018 - Sep 2019

Airline Captain, SIM Instructor, and PCP Check Airmen

• Apr 2016 - Nov 2018

Captain, Check Airmen, & Pilot Training Instructor for CommutAir/United Airlines Express. Captain, Check Airmen, & Pilot Training Instructor for CommutAir/United Airlines Express.

Director of Freight Operations

• Dec 2015 - Mar 2016

Corporate Pilot

• Aug 2013 - Aug 2015

Pilot Captain. Ensured the safe planning and completion of all flying missions. Pilot Captain. Ensured the safe planning and completion of all flying missions.

Corporate Pilot

• Jan 2011 - Nov 2012

Part 135 single pilot scheduled operations as a subcontractor for UPS. Part 135 single pilot scheduled operations as a subcontractor for UPS.

Retail Store Manager

• Jun 2009 - Oct 2010

Directly responsible and held accountable for annual revenue, operating budget, and profit & loss dollars of more than one million dollars. Implemented best practices for shrink on inventory control. Competent in all aspects of Activant system usage. Researched and launched new product lines which have successfully driven sales, increased gross margin and average ticket, and met the needs of local clientele base. Implemented employee training on selling the entire project instead of just the product, increasing sales, gross margin, and customer satisfaction as well as creating a new “selling culture” within the store. Strategic planning and implementation of merchandising resets to drive sales and move product including boutique, Christmas, paint, grills, and lawn equipment. Initiated employee product knowledge training in a successful effort to drive sales. Planning and/or participation in community involvement initiatives.

First Officer

• Jul 2006 - Feb 2009

Part-121 (SIC) Flight operations for US, Canada, Mexico, & Caribbean in the EMB-145. Part-121 (SIC) Flight operations for US, Canada, Mexico, & Caribbean in the EMB-145.

Corporate Pilot

• Feb 2005 - Jul 2006

Part-91(PIC) Flight operations responsible for airborne testing of frequency leakage for the FCC and cable TV companies. This includes independent flight, maintenance, and client operations for up to 21 days. Part-91(PIC) Flight operations responsible for airborne testing of frequency leakage for the FCC and cable TV companies. This includes independent flight, maintenance, and client operations for up to 21 days.

Retail Sales Manager

• Feb 1999 - Nov 2004

Created, organized and implemented creative merchandising strategies that increased sales, increased gross margin, and moved stagnant merchandise including a spring garden and plant reset that created a 40% departmental sales increase over previous year. Involved in all aspects of store operation including but not limited to hiring and training, merchandising, inventory control, shrink control, money handling, customer service, shipping and receiving. Implemented product training for employees to drive sales as well as customer service. Directly in charge of inventory ordering and control. Planned, executed, and participated in community involvement initiatives to include but not limited to an orphanage toy drive, blood drives, work on the Ronald McDonald house, renovating a shelter for troubled teens, tornado aftermath cleanup, and a community tree planting project.