We established the first data science major at the United States Air Force Academy. The effort was remarkable in terms of the support from AF organizations and other academic departments. The first class of data science majors graduated in 2023. We are also making our core math more data-centric. We are continuing to build and refine the program but it is off to a great start. It has been such a rewarding experience.

- Responsible for developing leaders of character for the United States Air Force. First civilian math professor promoted to Associate Professor and Full Professor. Held key leadership positions as Engineering Math Division Chief, Operations Research Division Chief, Deputy Department Head for Academics, and Department Head. As Department Head (2008-2010), lead a department of over 50 personnel towards an increased emphasis on leadership development and scholarship of teaching and learning with responsibility for all curriculum, teaching, assessment, research, personnel, budget, and strategic planning. - Wrote over 18 referred publications and made over 40 presentations. Selected as a visiting scholar at USAFA Center for Character and Leadership Development and NYU for the 2010-2011 academic year.- Awarded Dr. Jim D Lowe Outstanding Educator by 2017 Operations Research Majors. Nominated for Colorado Professor of the Year in 2014. Awarded the Statistics Teacher of the Year in the Department of Mathematics in 1998 and was a finalist for the Heiser award, a student nominated and selected faculty wide award, in 2005. Nominated for Air Force Analyst of the Year in 1998. Awarded the Department of the Air Force Exemplary Civilian Service Medal in 2003 and Civilian Meritorious Service Medal in 2010.- Member of many committees to include Faculty Council, Curriculum Review Committee, Faculty Personnel Council, Faculty Forum, and many hiring committees.-Consulted on a part-time basis for more than 12 different companies and organizations.