Chief of Staff

• Nov 2022 - Present

Senior leader responsible for all facets of a congressional office including budgets, staff, legislative efforts and strategy. Senior leader responsible for all facets of a congressional office including budgets, staff, legislative efforts and strategy.

Georgia State Representative

• Oct 2019 - Jul 2023

Member of the Georgia General Assembly Member of the Georgia General Assembly

Captain

• Nov 2017 - Jul 2023

Battalion Operations Officer

• Jun 2016 - Jun 2017

Operations Manager – (Battalion Operations Officer) Senior Officer reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (Commander) with an operational budget of $18M/year, leading a department of 17 employees that plan, coordinate, resource, and supervise operations of the 470 person organization spread across 5 geographical locations with over $850 million of inventory/equipment. • Responsible for forecasting and developing the operational requirements for the organization and it’s $18 million… Show more Operations Manager – (Battalion Operations Officer) Senior Officer reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (Commander) with an operational budget of $18M/year, leading a department of 17 employees that plan, coordinate, resource, and supervise operations of the 470 person organization spread across 5 geographical locations with over $850 million of inventory/equipment. • Responsible for forecasting and developing the operational requirements for the organization and it’s $18 million operational budget • Selected candidates and built the operations team to most efficiently manage 24/7 operations that included a logistical and operational footprint of all South Korea • Developed and executed an annual training plan that effectively reduced the operational budget by over 10% without impacting the battalion’s ability to achieve it’s mission • Responsible for budget compliance, operational success metric creation and reporting, and long range operational requirement forecasting • Successfully navigated the multinational and joint operations challenges associated with working in Korea with multiple military, US, and Korean Government officials and regulations

Brigade Executive Officer

• Jun 2015 - Jun 2016

Deputy Director – (Brigade Executive Officer) Senior Deputy to the Chief Executive Officer (Commander) with an operational budget of $75M/year, leading 15 departments and over 220 staff members to run an organization of over 3200 employees and $4 Billion in inventory/equipment. • Synchronize and supervise all department leads, create and track success metrics, and prioritize efforts across all departments • Responsible for managing all aspects of the $75 million dollar budget and… Show more Deputy Director – (Brigade Executive Officer) Senior Deputy to the Chief Executive Officer (Commander) with an operational budget of $75M/year, leading 15 departments and over 220 staff members to run an organization of over 3200 employees and $4 Billion in inventory/equipment. • Synchronize and supervise all department leads, create and track success metrics, and prioritize efforts across all departments • Responsible for managing all aspects of the $75 million dollar budget and release authority for non-forecasted fund requests • Conduct long range strategic planning and determine the steps necessary to achieve the CEO’s vision • Conduct performance evaluation for 15 direct reports and senior reviewer to over 40 junior employees

Battle Staff Analysts

• Jun 2013 - Jun 2014

Deputy Chief of Operations – (Battle Staff Analyst) Deputy to the Senior Aviation Officer responsible for the design, supervision, and resourcing of multinational and joint training exercises in support of NATO forces in the European theatre of operations. • Schedule development, planning, and cost estimation for 8 major events in conjunction with military forces from over 10 allied nations • Responsible for customer interaction with US and foreign military leaders to build event… Show more Deputy Chief of Operations – (Battle Staff Analyst) Deputy to the Senior Aviation Officer responsible for the design, supervision, and resourcing of multinational and joint training exercises in support of NATO forces in the European theatre of operations. • Schedule development, planning, and cost estimation for 8 major events in conjunction with military forces from over 10 allied nations • Responsible for customer interaction with US and foreign military leaders to build event requirements and ensure the customer is provided with adequate and quality training

Aviation Observer/Controller-Trainer (O/C-T)

• Jun 2012 - Jun 2013

• Responsible for observing, teaching, and mentoring U.S. Army Aviation and NATO country aviation units’ operations in a realistically simulated combat environment. • Responsible for replicating MEDEVAC and attack/reconnaissance helicopter operations with the EC-145 in support of U.S. military and multi-national military ground forces training at JMRC. • Pilot-in-Command and Air Mission Commander in the Lakota helicopter in day, night, and night vision goggle conditions. Designated as a… Show more • Responsible for observing, teaching, and mentoring U.S. Army Aviation and NATO country aviation units’ operations in a realistically simulated combat environment. • Responsible for replicating MEDEVAC and attack/reconnaissance helicopter operations with the EC-145 in support of U.S. military and multi-national military ground forces training at JMRC. • Pilot-in-Command and Air Mission Commander in the Lakota helicopter in day, night, and night vision goggle conditions. Designated as a mission approval authority.

Aviation Task Force Rear Detatchment Commander (CDR)

• Oct 2011 - Jun 2012

• Responsible for the discipline, training, safety, morale and welfare of 86 Officers, Warrant Officers, Soldiers and their families as well as the families of over 400 deployed Soldiers. • Oversee all functions of an Aviation Task Force Rear Detachment to include refuel operations, ground maintenance, division tasking, and long range planning. • Plan, organize, and manage the redeployment, reintegration, and resonstitution of the entire battalion. • Directly responsible for the… Show more • Responsible for the discipline, training, safety, morale and welfare of 86 Officers, Warrant Officers, Soldiers and their families as well as the families of over 400 deployed Soldiers. • Oversee all functions of an Aviation Task Force Rear Detachment to include refuel operations, ground maintenance, division tasking, and long range planning. • Plan, organize, and manage the redeployment, reintegration, and resonstitution of the entire battalion. • Directly responsible for the management of over $20 million of property.

Apache Longbow Company Commander (CDR)

• Mar 2010 - Oct 2011

• Responsible for the discipline, training, safety, morale, and welfare of 36 Soldiers. • Managed over $400 million in equipment and an annual training budget of well over $1 million. • Served as an Air-Mission-Commander and Pilot-In-Command for over 100 missions and over 400 combat flight hours. • Only commander to have zero loss of equipment and zero class A, B, or C accidents during the year of intensive training. • Rated as the #1 Captain in the battalion by the Battalion… Show more • Responsible for the discipline, training, safety, morale, and welfare of 36 Soldiers. • Managed over $400 million in equipment and an annual training budget of well over $1 million. • Served as an Air-Mission-Commander and Pilot-In-Command for over 100 missions and over 400 combat flight hours. • Only commander to have zero loss of equipment and zero class A, B, or C accidents during the year of intensive training. • Rated as the #1 Captain in the battalion by the Battalion Commander (1/29) and the #3 Captain in the Brigade by the Brigade Commander. (3/53)

Aviation Battalion Logistics Officer (S4)

• Dec 2009 - Mar 2010

• Responsible to the Commander for accountability and logistical support for over 400 Soldiers, 39 aircraft, and 180 ground vehicles valued at over $900 million. • Created the first approved fiscal training budget in over 3 years and built the RESET calendar that was ultimately adapted and used by the entire Brigade. • Served as the Unit Budget Officer, GPC Approval Official, and RESET coordinator. • After being hand selected for the position, both the Rater and Senior Rater identified… Show more • Responsible to the Commander for accountability and logistical support for over 400 Soldiers, 39 aircraft, and 180 ground vehicles valued at over $900 million. • Created the first approved fiscal training budget in over 3 years and built the RESET calendar that was ultimately adapted and used by the entire Brigade. • Served as the Unit Budget Officer, GPC Approval Official, and RESET coordinator. • After being hand selected for the position, both the Rater and Senior Rater identified me as a top 5% Officer.

Aviation Battalion Intelligence Officer (S2)

• Dec 2008 - Dec 2009

• Synchronized intelligence collection across 6 different foreign and national level agencies to create comprehensive analysis that was utilized in the operations process from the tactical to theatre level. • Created software and processes that were requested by DARPA for future use in developing software and was able to visit DARPA after the combat tour to teach and explain those processes to their staff. • Developed and coordinated seven large scale deliberate operations to target… Show more • Synchronized intelligence collection across 6 different foreign and national level agencies to create comprehensive analysis that was utilized in the operations process from the tactical to theatre level. • Created software and processes that were requested by DARPA for future use in developing software and was able to visit DARPA after the combat tour to teach and explain those processes to their staff. • Developed and coordinated seven large scale deliberate operations to target enemy insurgents that included 4 units and 6 Intel agencies. These included UAS, Infantry, Aviation, CIED, Sniper, and PsyOps personnel to name a few. These operations were very successful at removing IED and IDF cells from the battlefield. • Recognized at the Regional Command level for our outstanding products and analysis. • Rated as a top 5% officer and considered in the top 2 Captains in the battalion.

Aviation Battalion Assistant Operations Officer (S3)

• Apr 2007 - Mar 2008

• Primary training, land, ammo, and airspace coordinator for 3 aviation companies, 1 maintenance company, 1 support company, and 1 headquarters company. • Coordinated with higher entities to include brigade and division plans sections for all training events 90 days out or greater. • Developed and managed the long range training calendar and nested the company training plans with the battalion commander’s intent. • Competitively selected to receive a commander’s endorsement to… Show more • Primary training, land, ammo, and airspace coordinator for 3 aviation companies, 1 maintenance company, 1 support company, and 1 headquarters company. • Coordinated with higher entities to include brigade and division plans sections for all training events 90 days out or greater. • Developed and managed the long range training calendar and nested the company training plans with the battalion commander’s intent. • Competitively selected to receive a commander’s endorsement to attend an alternate Captains Career Course ahead of my peers.

Apache Longbow Platoon Leader (PL)

• Sep 2005 - Apr 2007

• Responsible for 14 Soldiers, 4 AH-64D Aircraft, and support equipment valued at over $180 million. • Supervised daily maintenance and employment of equipment with a readiness rate of over 85% while in an extremely high operations tempo. • Recognized by the commander for outstanding management and long range planning ability. Selected by the Battalion Commander to become the future plans officer in the S3 shop post deployment.