The Combat Control Foundation is First There to provide care and support to U.S. Air Force's Special Tactics Combat Controllers, their families and other members of the military community through its First There programs, and through partnerships with similar charitable organizations.

"Nonprofit Organization Management"

In the absence of the actual mayor, an appoint person from the city council to act as mayor pro tempore (pro tem).

Privately held company in the military, aerospace, transportation and advance manufacturing markets focused on delivering highly reliable products and systems for mission critical applications.

Cobham protects lives and livelihoods with its differentiated technology and know-how, operating with a deep insight into customer needs and agility. The Group offers an innovative range of technologies and services to solve challenging problems in harsh environments across commercial, defence and security markets, from deep space to the depths of the ocean, specialising in meeting the growing demand for data, connectivity and bandwidth.Employing more than 12,000 people on five continents, the Group has customers and partners in over 100 countries, with market leading positions in: wireless, audio, video and data communications, including satellite communications; defence electronics; air-to-air refuelling; aviation services; life support and mission equipment.- See more at: http://www.cobham.com

Aeroflex is a leading worldwide provider of highly specialized test and measurement equipmentand microelectronic solutions. Our customers have complex, high-performance requirements and are predominantly found in the aerospace, defense, wireless mobile, broadband communications and advanced manufacturing markets. Founded in 1937 and now with 2,950 employees worldwide, Aeroflex has developed substantial intellectual property through decades of collaborative design, manufacturing, R&D and service experience with customers. Aeroflex customers depend on our unique expertise to validate the high quality and high performance of their products and get to market faster.Aeroflex Test Solutions is a global leader in the Test and Measurement Instrumentation marketplace. Our products support a wide range of industries including aerospace, defense and wireless mobile and broadband communications. Our proven solutions encompass a full spectrum of instrumentation from turnkey systems, stand alone boxes or modular components that provide customers with highly reliable, customized, innovative and cost effective tools for solving their test and measurement requirements.

Responsible for Tactical Communications Business area, exporting Thales technology and products into the international special operations defense forces market with secure, tactical, handheld and miniature radio equipment. Introduced the Canadian Government agencies to the new Thales Project 25 public safety Multiband Land Mobile Radio (LMR).

Led teams in the development and management of company marketing programs domestically and internationally. Monitored and actively involved in the assessment of existing and potential markets, product development coordination, promotional activities and product launches. Oversaw and involved in the development and coordination of all marketing communication programs to promote company products. Monitored the research and analysis of markets and made recommendations based on findings. Conveyed the company's interests to the customer and the customer's requirements to company management.Exceeded sales goals every year by up to ten percent. Selected by senior management to represent General Dynamics at tradeshows and demonstrations, including domestic and international audiences. In many cases, was the only company representative and had sole responsibility for tradeshow booth display setup, tear-down, and shipping. Increased international representatives by seventy percent, which increased international sales by fifty percent. Led targeted marketing campaigns creating promotional materials for products and tradeshows. Included personalized email invitations to clientele and providing expert opinions to the marketing communications department.Coordinated with the Customer Service Department to better help with customer calls for assistance. Increased customer satisfaction by over ninety percent.

Production Planning Scheduler to build prototype with ultimate goal of turning into a manufacturing production product line. Developed reports that combined the status of prototype to the project plan for management review.Responsible for production schedule for over twenty different contracts from development to product shipment. Developed spreadsheet reports for management to use and production to follow.

Served as a Combat Controller in the Air Force Special Operations Command. Expert in Radio Frequency and Satellite Communications, Air Traffic Control, and Command and Control.