Chief Executive Officer

• Mar 2023 - Present

Chief Operating Officer

• Jul 2022 - Present

Chief Executive Officer

• Jan 2023 - Present

Emergency Plans Liasion Officer

• Jun 2020 - Present

Orchestrates movements and utilization of multi-million-dollar DoD resources to support response and recovery initiatives. Coordinates with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) leadership teams and DoD strategic planners to assign, stage, and position ground and aviation assets supporting natural disaster aid, official state/local events, and government services. Negotiates airlift, air patrols, and medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) mission specifics. • Collaborates with 50 to 100-person… Show more Orchestrates movements and utilization of multi-million-dollar DoD resources to support response and recovery initiatives. Coordinates with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) leadership teams and DoD strategic planners to assign, stage, and position ground and aviation assets supporting natural disaster aid, official state/local events, and government services. Negotiates airlift, air patrols, and medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) mission specifics. • Collaborates with 50 to 100-person project teams to enable DoD resource availability. • Responds to requests from state agencies to provide DoD support during COVID19 pandemic. • Partners with security strategists to develop Republican National Convention (RNC), mass-gathering, and large-scale event safeguards and protection efforts. Show less Orchestrates movements and utilization of multi-million-dollar DoD resources to support response and recovery initiatives. Coordinates with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) leadership teams and DoD strategic planners to assign, stage, and position ground and aviation assets supporting natural disaster aid, official state/local events, and government services. Negotiates airlift, air patrols, and medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) mission specifics. • Collaborates with 50 to 100-person… Show more Orchestrates movements and utilization of multi-million-dollar DoD resources to support response and recovery initiatives. Coordinates with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) leadership teams and DoD strategic planners to assign, stage, and position ground and aviation assets supporting natural disaster aid, official state/local events, and government services. Negotiates airlift, air patrols, and medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) mission specifics. • Collaborates with 50 to 100-person project teams to enable DoD resource availability. • Responds to requests from state agencies to provide DoD support during COVID19 pandemic. • Partners with security strategists to develop Republican National Convention (RNC), mass-gathering, and large-scale event safeguards and protection efforts. Show less

Lead, Program Manager

• Sep 2021 - Jul 2022

Program Manager

• Sep 2020 - Sep 2021

Squadron Commander/Senior Project Director

• Feb 2017 - Jun 2020

Directed enterprise programs, projects, and functions spanning multiple business segments with direct impacts to global operations. Developed and upheld strategic policy and procedures to ensure compliance with DoD regulations, federal guidance, and state/local instructions. Executed $10M operating budget supporting annual flight program. Engineered project support for scheduled and emergent equipment upgrades. Held command authority for 2 aviation units with over 100 personnel. • Chief… Show more Directed enterprise programs, projects, and functions spanning multiple business segments with direct impacts to global operations. Developed and upheld strategic policy and procedures to ensure compliance with DoD regulations, federal guidance, and state/local instructions. Executed $10M operating budget supporting annual flight program. Engineered project support for scheduled and emergent equipment upgrades. Held command authority for 2 aviation units with over 100 personnel. • Chief architect for enterprise-wide aviation program; optimized $280M resources and 10 HH-60G aircraft/maximized 6K flying hours supporting space delivery projects and civilian Search and Rescue (SAR) missions. • Commanded 130-person organization during 120-day operation in Somalia; managed over $40M in resources and preserved safety of flight for 2.8K hours with zero incidents. • Facilitated 3 major aircraft modifications with $5M project costs; ensured quality training and aviator certifications for flight control system upgrades. • Lead planner for $2M Operations Center project; established roadmap and oversaw scheduling, work quality, and productivity to drive on-time completion. • Optimized $8M resources to ensure preventive and ad hoc maintenance for 15 aircraft. • Transformed 180-person organizations to high-performing teams; upscaled training programs and certification requirements to garnered Excellent ratings on inspections

Wing Weapons Officer/Project Operations Director

• Jul 2014 - Feb 2017

Led 250-person cross-functional team consisting of operations and maintenance personnel. Developed, managed, and allocated $2M operating budget. Translated strategic vision into actionable goals and program/project deliverables. Prepared business segments for operational inspections. Postured resources and teams for 24/7 alert responses and recovery operations in domestic and international territories. • Enhanced $6M program development; spearheaded testing/identified deficiencies and… Show more Led 250-person cross-functional team consisting of operations and maintenance personnel. Developed, managed, and allocated $2M operating budget. Translated strategic vision into actionable goals and program/project deliverables. Prepared business segments for operational inspections. Postured resources and teams for 24/7 alert responses and recovery operations in domestic and international territories. • Enhanced $6M program development; spearheaded testing/identified deficiencies and defined critical specifications for enterprise-level Program Management Office (PMO). • Supervised 50-person team supporting 24/7 Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) operations in Afghanistan; facilitated over 280 flight hours without incident. • Mobilized 6 organizations; deployed multi-million-dollar resources, 12 aircraft, and over 200 personnel; lifted team readiness with participation in Air Force Red Flag exercise. • Headed $1.5M ammunitions program; heightened accountability by collaborating with 7 managers to increase inventory and develop expenditure forecasts.

Detachment Commander/Operational Test & Program Manager

• Nov 2010 - Jul 2014

Orchestrated program development for diverse projects supporting modernization efforts for HH-60G and HC-130J Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) aircraft and equipment. Devised program and project roadmaps to track milestone attainment from inception to fielding. Configured test plans, product development, and project deliverables. Analyzed vendor contracts, products, and pricing to determine best investments. Supervised 20 direct reports and led 150-person cross-functional team. • Piloted… Show more Orchestrated program development for diverse projects supporting modernization efforts for HH-60G and HC-130J Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) aircraft and equipment. Devised program and project roadmaps to track milestone attainment from inception to fielding. Configured test plans, product development, and project deliverables. Analyzed vendor contracts, products, and pricing to determine best investments. Supervised 20 direct reports and led 150-person cross-functional team. • Piloted program management and operational testing of 20 projects/aircraft modifications; ensured on-time fielding of $96M airframe, avionics, and weapon system modernizations. • Organized 2 major DoD programs; guided project management for specialized navigation and parachute system upgrades; delivered $68M platforms to Air Force portfolio. • Mitigated aviation risk for 98-aircraft fleet; drove program execution for innovative hover system, built training materials, and certified 13 Instructor Pilots to strengthen flight safety. • Slashed recovery process time 33%; published 5 new training programs and executed developmental test/evaluation to field $250K maritime operations program. • Developed advanced Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs); deployed products across 9 locations in US, Asia Pacific (APAC), and Europe to enable training for 300 specialized pilots.

Instructor Pilot/Training Evaluator

• Nov 2001 - Nov 2010

Held multiple positions supporting DoD programs and global aviation operations. Instructed pilots on HH-60G functions, systems, sensors, and upgrades. Evaluated training programs and aviation team capabilities to identify gaps and improve performance. Led fast-paced, high stress, Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) missions in domestic and international territories to include Iraq, Afghanistan, and Horn of Africa. • Headed 19 CSAR programs with $4B project value; enabled advanced implementation… Show more Held multiple positions supporting DoD programs and global aviation operations. Instructed pilots on HH-60G functions, systems, sensors, and upgrades. Evaluated training programs and aviation team capabilities to identify gaps and improve performance. Led fast-paced, high stress, Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) missions in domestic and international territories to include Iraq, Afghanistan, and Horn of Africa. • Headed 19 CSAR programs with $4B project value; enabled advanced implementation of 11 project deliverables, platform integrations, and system upgrades. • Controlled classified/sensitive missions in austere locations; led 12-person teams and over 4K flying hours covering 10K square mile regions. • Managed training, evaluations, and scheduling for 3 specialized aviation units.