Delta Air Lines is the U.S. global airline leader in products, services, innovation, reliability and customer experience. Powered by its people around the world, Delta continues to invest in its people, improving the air travel experience and generating industry-leading shareholder returns.Through the warmth and service of the Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) people and the power of innovation, Delta never stops looking for ways to make every trip feel tailored to every customer. More than… Show more Delta Air Lines is the U.S. global airline leader in products, services, innovation, reliability and customer experience. Powered by its people around the world, Delta continues to invest in its people, improving the air travel experience and generating industry-leading shareholder returns.Through the warmth and service of the Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) people and the power of innovation, Delta never stops looking for ways to make every trip feel tailored to every customer. More than 90,000 Delta people lead the way in delivering a world-class customer experience on over 4,000 daily flights to more than 280 destinations on six continents, connecting people to places and to each other.Headquartered in Atlanta, Delta operates significant hubs and key markets in Amsterdam, Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, London-Heathrow, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Minneapolis-St. Paul, New York-JFK and LaGuardia, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Salt Lake City, Seattle, Seoul-Incheon and Tokyo. Show less

Captain on the Boeing 717 aircraft. Also type rated on B757, B767 and Airbus A320 aircraft.Delta Air Lines serves more than 180 million customers each year. In 2018, Delta was named to Fortune’s top 50 Most Admired Companies in addition to being named the most admired airline for the seventh time in eight years. Additionally, Delta has ranked No.1 in the Business Travel News Annual Airline survey for an unprecedented seven consecutive years. With an industry-leading global network… Show more Captain on the Boeing 717 aircraft. Also type rated on B757, B767 and Airbus A320 aircraft.Delta Air Lines serves more than 180 million customers each year. In 2018, Delta was named to Fortune’s top 50 Most Admired Companies in addition to being named the most admired airline for the seventh time in eight years. Additionally, Delta has ranked No.1 in the Business Travel News Annual Airline survey for an unprecedented seven consecutive years. With an industry-leading global network, Delta and the Delta Connection carriers offer service to 304 destinations in 52 countries on six continents. Headquartered in Atlanta, Delta employs more than 80,000 employees worldwide and operates a mainline fleet of more than 800 aircraft. The airline is a founding member of the SkyTeam global alliance and participates in the industry’s leading transatlantic joint venture with Air France-KLM and Alitalia as well as a joint venture with Virgin Atlantic. Including its worldwide alliance partners, Delta offers customers more than 15,000 daily flights, with key hubs and markets including Amsterdam, Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Minneapolis/St. Paul, New York-JFK and LaGuardia, London-Heathrow, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Salt Lake City, São Paulo, Seattle, Seoul, and Tokyo-Narita. Delta has invested billions of dollars in airport facilities, global products and services, and technology to enhance the customer experience in the air and on the ground. Show less

First Officer on the Boeing 757/767 aircraft. Also served and type rated on Airbus A320 aircraft. Delta Air Lines serves more than 180 million customers each year. In 2016, Delta was named to Fortune’s top 50 Most Admired Companies in addition to being named the most admired airline for the fifth time in six years. Additionally, Delta has ranked No.1 in the Business Travel News Annual Airline survey for an unprecedented six consecutive years. With an industry-leading global network… Show more First Officer on the Boeing 757/767 aircraft. Also served and type rated on Airbus A320 aircraft. Delta Air Lines serves more than 180 million customers each year. In 2016, Delta was named to Fortune’s top 50 Most Admired Companies in addition to being named the most admired airline for the fifth time in six years. Additionally, Delta has ranked No.1 in the Business Travel News Annual Airline survey for an unprecedented six consecutive years. With an industry-leading global network, Delta and the Delta Connection carriers offer service to 323 destinations in 57 countries on six continents. Headquartered in Atlanta, Delta employs more than 80,000 employees worldwide and operates a mainline fleet of more than 800 aircraft. The airline is a founding member of the SkyTeam global alliance and participates in the industry’s leading transatlantic joint venture with Air France-KLM and Alitalia as well as a joint venture with Virgin Atlantic. Including its worldwide alliance partners, Delta offers customers more than 15,000 daily flights, with key hubs and markets including Amsterdam, Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, Los Angeles, Minneapolis/St. Paul, New York-JFK and LaGuardia, London-Heathrow, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Salt Lake City, Seattle and Tokyo-Narita. Delta has invested billions of dollars in airport facilities, global products and services, and technology to enhance the customer experience in the air and on the ground. Show less

Deputy Chief Safety Officer for US Forces during exercise Talisman Saber 2013 with the Australian Defence Force.Talisman Saber is a biennial military exercise that trains Australian and U.S. forces to plan and conduct combined task force operations to improve combat readiness and interoperability on a variety of missions from conventional conflict to peacekeeping and humanitarian assistance efforts. U.S. Pacific Fleet protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the… Show more Deputy Chief Safety Officer for US Forces during exercise Talisman Saber 2013 with the Australian Defence Force.Talisman Saber is a biennial military exercise that trains Australian and U.S. forces to plan and conduct combined task force operations to improve combat readiness and interoperability on a variety of missions from conventional conflict to peacekeeping and humanitarian assistance efforts. U.S. Pacific Fleet protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the United States and its allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific region. In support of U.S. Pacific Command and with allies and partners, U.S. Pacific Fleet enhances stability, promotes maritime security and freedom of the seas, deters aggression and when necessary, fights to win. Show less

Coordinate and liaison with US European Command (EUCOM) partner nations in the generation, training and deployment of Operational Mentor and Liaison Teams (OMLT) to support International Security Assistance Forces (ISAF) in Afghanistan.

Adjunct Professor for the Business Management department at the Sioux Falls campus of Colorado Technical University. Teacher of graduate and undergraduate courses including Business Strategy and Policy, Contracting and Procurement in Project Management, Introduction to Project Management, Quality Management and more.

Navy Reserve liaison to the Adjutant General, South Dakota National Guard, responsible for emergency preparedness and response and advisor to same on Defense Support to Civil Authorities (DSCA) issues. Responsible for establishing and maintaining liaison with state emergency planners and local governments responsible for civil disaster response and recovery operations.

Coordinate and liaison with US European Command (EUCOM) partner nations in the generation, training and deployment of Operational Mentor and Liaison Teams (OMLT) to support International Security Assistance Forces (ISAF) in Afghanistan.

Assistant General Manager for largest fixed based operation (FBO) aviation facility at Sioux Falls Regional Airport (KFSD). Responsible for budget in excess of $29.6 million with operating revenues greater than $16 million. Oversee all aspects of operations including Jet A/100LL aircraft fueling and onsite fuel storage/delivery operations, maintenance/avionics repair, sales and service operations, cargo/freight airline and mail handling operations, domestic and international ground handling… Show more Assistant General Manager for largest fixed based operation (FBO) aviation facility at Sioux Falls Regional Airport (KFSD). Responsible for budget in excess of $29.6 million with operating revenues greater than $16 million. Oversee all aspects of operations including Jet A/100LL aircraft fueling and onsite fuel storage/delivery operations, maintenance/avionics repair, sales and service operations, cargo/freight airline and mail handling operations, domestic and international ground handling, airline fueling and charter operations, concierge services, safety and security programs and more. Manage and motivate staff of over 125 team members to provide highest levels of customer service and safety thereby maximizing comfort and convenience to all customers served. Show less

Chief leadership and management of South Dakota's largest science center and only large format film “CineDome” movie theater that serves the greater SE South Dakota, SW Minnesota and NW Iowa regions with over 90,000 visitors annually. Responsible for operating budget in excess of $1.1 million and exhibit budget in excess of $1.8 million. Lead staff and volunteer team of 20+ members. Monitor and oversee facility operations. Direct and oversee multiple fundraisers that produce over $30,000… Show more Chief leadership and management of South Dakota's largest science center and only large format film “CineDome” movie theater that serves the greater SE South Dakota, SW Minnesota and NW Iowa regions with over 90,000 visitors annually. Responsible for operating budget in excess of $1.1 million and exhibit budget in excess of $1.8 million. Lead staff and volunteer team of 20+ members. Monitor and oversee facility operations. Direct and oversee multiple fundraisers that produce over $30,000 annually. Network regularly with all levels of education providers and businesses for increased partnership and development opportunities. Show less

Lead a Navy Reserve Center as CEO with 8 active duty staff, 125 drilling Reservists and 6 Reserve units. Chief leader responsible for all aspects of command to include financial, facility and training programs, medical/dental readiness and support, public affairs/community relations, safety, security and more. Excelled in all areas of business management and cost control while providing exceptional customer service. Worked with local Joint Terrorism Task Force to gather, analyze and evaluate… Show more Lead a Navy Reserve Center as CEO with 8 active duty staff, 125 drilling Reservists and 6 Reserve units. Chief leader responsible for all aspects of command to include financial, facility and training programs, medical/dental readiness and support, public affairs/community relations, safety, security and more. Excelled in all areas of business management and cost control while providing exceptional customer service. Worked with local Joint Terrorism Task Force to gather, analyze and evaluate relevant intelligence information. Show less

Sustained positive leadership and high team morale amid frenzied operations following events of 9/11/01. Represented concerns of casualties and their families. Provided personal contact/assistance, initiated corrective actions and oversaw HQ and field casualty assistance programs worldwide including the Pentagon incident. Served as POW/MIA Plans Officer for Navy Casualty in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Assisted in management of POW/MIA section of Navy Casualty responsible for… Show more Sustained positive leadership and high team morale amid frenzied operations following events of 9/11/01. Represented concerns of casualties and their families. Provided personal contact/assistance, initiated corrective actions and oversaw HQ and field casualty assistance programs worldwide including the Pentagon incident. Served as POW/MIA Plans Officer for Navy Casualty in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Assisted in management of POW/MIA section of Navy Casualty responsible for policy, control and oversight within the Department of the Navy regarding the investigation and recovery of remains of missing Navy personnel. Show less

Professional fully qualified and licensed Airline Transport Pilot for one of the world's largest airlines. Provided scheduled flights to/from domestic and international destinations. Furloughed and recalled to active duty service in the US Navy following events of 9/11/01.

Captain for Part 135/91 fractionally owned private airline scheduled and on-demand domestic and ICAO flight operations.

Superbly administered program ensuring 100% “Year 2000” readiness of base support services for major command hosting 31 tenant organizations. Oversaw inventory, assessment and testing of over 363 facility and infrastructure devices and 1,543 pieces of information technology equipment. Developed and published contingency plans for base utilities, security and fire protection while executing comprehensive tabletop drills with all tenant commands, city officials, utility providers and Red Cross… Show more Superbly administered program ensuring 100% “Year 2000” readiness of base support services for major command hosting 31 tenant organizations. Oversaw inventory, assessment and testing of over 363 facility and infrastructure devices and 1,543 pieces of information technology equipment. Developed and published contingency plans for base utilities, security and fire protection while executing comprehensive tabletop drills with all tenant commands, city officials, utility providers and Red Cross personnel. Show less

UC-12B (BE200) Qualified Instrument Check Pilot, Aircrew Coordination Facilitator and Aviation Safety Officer. Scheduled and on-demand all-weather domestic and ICAO flight operations, transporting VIPs, MEDIVAC patients, passengers and cargo. Directed and managed NATOPS required aircrew coordination training for all aviators assigned to NAS Pensacola. Flight Support Officer. Fleet Liaison Officer. Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show Director.

Assistant Officer-in-Charge/Operations Officer of 2-aircraft/40 personnel detachment providing extensive Carrier Onboard Delivery (COD) logistic support for deployed aircraft carriers. All weather ICAO flight operations experience throughout Europe, Southwest Asia and Caribbean with over 1200 hours of flight time and 165 carrier landings. Conducted pilot syllabus, field carrier landing practice, instrument check, and SEAL delivery training flights for 30 pilots. Ground Safety Officer.… Show more Assistant Officer-in-Charge/Operations Officer of 2-aircraft/40 personnel detachment providing extensive Carrier Onboard Delivery (COD) logistic support for deployed aircraft carriers. All weather ICAO flight operations experience throughout Europe, Southwest Asia and Caribbean with over 1200 hours of flight time and 165 carrier landings. Conducted pilot syllabus, field carrier landing practice, instrument check, and SEAL delivery training flights for 30 pilots. Ground Safety Officer. Educational Services Officer. Show less

Student Naval Aviator in training through various squadrons at NAS Whiting Field, FL (VT-2), NAS Corpus Christi, TX (VT-31), NAS Pensacola, FL (VT-4) and NAS Norfolk, VA (VAW-120).