Al has extensive organizational leadership and change management experience in the U.S. Air Force. He mobilizes large, diverse teams of civilian and military personnel to construct and administer portfolio budgets, build supportive coalitions, and implement innovative policy solutions in high-stakes environments. Al is a trusted advisor known for his ability to read the room and distill complex processes into clear, actionable direction.A love of airplanes led Al to the aircraft maintenance career field in the Air Force, a move that provided him with one of the most difficult and rewarding leadership opportunities available. An expert in organizational strategy, Al intuitively analyzes processes and identifies areas primed for development. He applies this expertise across diverse teams and divisions, designing operational improvements that invigorate business processes while reducing costs and improving functionality. Al has lived and worked extensively around the world in developed and emerging economies, successfully building innovative partnerships among agencies and local stakeholders in Europe (Germany) and South-West Asia (Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia).Key Accomplishments:• Directed response team that launched first F-15s escorting Air Force One on 9-11, expertly converting training sorties to a fully executed, combat-ready mission. • Transformed the aircraft regeneration process by developing, testing, and refining a new operational concept.• Built strategic defense community partnerships to meet operational demands, drive process improvements, and manage maintenance operations of mission-critical aircrafts.