Experience

Skydrops Sustainable Water Technologies

• Qatar
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder/CEO

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  At Skydrops we believe every country can achieve water independence while protecting people’s health and preserving the environment. That’s why we’re here to meet the water needs of Qatar’s present and future. We are the first innovative water company committed to producing sustainable water solutions for the Middle East. We utilize Tsunami commercial atmospheric water generators, which draw the unlimited humidity from the air to produce ultra-pure water, made locally, in our water plant in Qatar. Our technology creates Zero Carbon Footprint and does not deplete Qatar’s natural resources. We believe Recycling is not enough. We bottle our water in premium reusable glass and aluminum bottles and deliver it to you (in our Hybrid Cargo Vans). Then we collect the used bottles, sanitize, fill, cap and redistribute. Our process is Pure.Simple.Impactful. Show less



LaunchLKN

• Australia
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Sep 2020 - Aug 2021

  LaunchLKN is a collaborative community of entrepreneurs, mentors, educators, and community leaders dedicated to sharing knowledge and motivating growth of the technology based startup scene in Lake Norman. Our rapidly growing towns are ripe with talent, expertise, academic excellence, and innovative minds. LaunchLKN connects these pieces to advance entrepreneurial success and impact our changing economic landscape. LaunchLKN is a collaborative community of entrepreneurs, mentors, educators, and community leaders dedicated to sharing knowledge and motivating growth of the technology based startup scene in Lake Norman. Our rapidly growing towns are ripe with talent, expertise, academic excellence, and innovative minds. LaunchLKN connects these pieces to advance entrepreneurial success and impact our changing economic landscape.



US Army

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel/ Military Intelligence Officer

  • Aug 1997 - Nov 2019

• Professor of Military Science-Old Dominion University/Virginia Wesleyan University/Regent University

  • Jun 2018 - Aug 2019

  Responsible for the supervision and mission accomplishment of a Senior Army ROTC Battalion of over 250 personnel at three separate universities (Old Dominion University, Virginia Wesleyan University, Regent University).Managed military and university budget over $800,000 for recruiting, training, supply, and scholarship operations.Served as Old Dominion University’s Director of Military Science and Leadership and performed duties as a department chair. In addition, represented the US Army with the local community, businesses, and media.As the Professor of Military Science, oversaw the entire four year curriculum for all three universities and personally instructed more than 275 hours of Senior Military Science and Leadership Courses.Spearheaded an aggressive marketing campaign aimed at increasing overall enrollment rates. Show less

• Human Resource Command- MI Branch Assignment Officer. Talent Management/Aquisition.

  • Jun 2016 - Jun 2018

  Responsible for the assignment and professional development of over 1100 active duty Military Intelligence Majors against worldwide army requirements. Provided management of assignment options, professional military education, mentorship and career counseling that are consistent with Army requirements and are in balance with the individual officer's personal and professional growth. The best thing about this assignment was getting to know those I served and working with them for that next promotion or the next assignment that fit their professional and personal development. It was truly an honor to have served in this capacity! Show less

• Area Support Group Qatar- Installation/Brigade Executive Officer

  • Jun 2015 - Jun 2016

  Dual- hatted position as a Brigade and Installation Executive officer in a forward-deployed command consisting of over 3000 Multi-Service members, DoD Civilians and contractors. As the Chief of Staff, supervised and directed the brigade staff, ensuring information flows between the staff and the commander while prioritizing efforts. Supervised all aspects of command readiness, force protection, life support and life sustainment for the installation with 23 tenant units. In addition, engaged in day-to-day engagement and establishing the required liaison between ARCENT, AFCENT, CENTAF, CENTCOM, state Department/US Embassy and Host Nation representative. Served as the De facto Civilian Personnel Liaison for 19 Department of the Army Civilians. Last, as a native Arabic Speaker and cultural advisor, daily duties included assistance with bilateral relationships with the State and Military of Qatar. Show less

• Senior Intelligence Director/Area Support Group-Qatar

  • Jun 2014 - Jun 2015

  Senior Army Intelligence Director for a forward-deployed operating base. Directly managed a department of 28 personnel. Responsible for the mission and operational requirements for all the Army’s intelligence assets in the State of Qatar.Coordinated and synchronized intelligence assets/collections between State Department, Interagency Intelligence organizations. Conducted training and liaison with Qatar/ Host nation counterparts. Directed and managed a Special Security Office, All Source Intelligence Fusion Center, Counterintelligence Field Office and Strategic Debriefing and Screening Element.Served as the Installation Security Manager, Special Security Officer, Intelligence oversight Officer and Regional Linguist Manager. Show less

• Command and General Staff College

  • Jun 2013 - Jun 2015

  Student

• Intelligence Operations Officer-EUCOM

  • Apr 2011 - Jun 2013

  Served as the operations officer for the European Command Intelligence Center leading a team of 14 military and civilian staff. Directed the operation and training of a 24/7 Headquarters Intelligence Operations Center in support of US and NATO forces in a 51 nation Area of Operations. Directed execution of the theater indication and warning processes, overseas Intelligence Global Force Management and optimized intelligence support for US European Command missions. Synchronized multiple joint divisions and geographically separated elements in order to manage, oversee, and support several forward deployed joint and multi-national Intelligence Support Elements contributing to US European Command operations. Coordinated delivery of Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance support for theater operations with muli-national partners. Show less

• Commander/69th Air Defense Artillery Battery

  • Aug 2009 - Apr 2011

  Commander for a Patriot equipped Air Defense Artillery Brigade assigned to provide integrated air and missile defense during contingency operations.Primarily responsible for leading, directing, coordinating, and synchronizing the support for over 210 Soldiers and their families assigned to the brigade’s headquarters battery.Responsible for the maintenance and accountability of equipment valued in excess of $ 40 million. Successfully trained and deployed the unit to the Middle East and Korea. Interacts with local support agencies and the brigade staff on all operational and logistical requirements. Show less

• BDE S2 Intelligence Officer/69th Air Defense Artillery Brigade

  • Jun 2008 - Jul 2009

• Military Intelligence Captain's Career Course

  • Nov 2007 - Jun 2008

  Student

• Intelligence Analyst/Multi National Corps-Iraq

  • Feb 2007 - Nov 2007

  Captain, Intelligence Analyst/Cultural Advisor/Arabic Linguist

• Intelligence Officer/I Corps, G2 Operations

  • Jan 2005 - Feb 2007

  First Lieutenant/Captain, Intelligence Operations Officer

• Platoon Leader/3-2 Stryker Brigade- 209th MI CO.

  • Jul 2003 - Jan 2005

  2nd Lieutenant, Platoon Leader, Targeting Officer, Battalion S2, Cultural Advisor/Arabic linguist. Deployments to Samarrah, Qayarrah, & Mosul Iraq.

• Military Intelligence Officer Basic Course

  • Jan 2003 - Jun 2003

  Student

• Logistics Specialist/Green to Gold Program

  • Aug 1997 - Jan 2003