Experienced and forward thinking DoD acquisition Program Manager with a demonstrated 20 year history of working in the government acquisition RTD&E Community, researching and promoting innovative environmentally compliant technology. Skilled in Environmental Law, Editing, Public Speaking, Creative Writing, and project management. Strong research professional with a Master of Science (MS) focused in Environmental Engineering from The University of Findlay. Former S&E AFRL and AFLCMC government scientist well practiced in leading a research team involved in investigating, testing, and promoting various Technology Readiness Level 3-6 technologies from bench test to field qualification supporting numerous weapon system platforms.I have strong contracting experience with large OEM aircraft manufacturers, small business, and private research institutions. I launched the Technology Investment Program that incentived industry and academia to partner with the USAF. I have over two decades functional experience managing R&D contracts through the Scientific Services Contract. I am well experienced as a COTR coordinating and reporting work progress to the contracting officer, involved in financial obligation and expenditure planning and tracking, preparing Statements of Work, monitoring test events and milestone reviews, preparing and reporting at PDR/CDR events. I have 7 US technology design Patents and 10 scientific invention awards. My patents and body of projects cover a spectrum of work in sensor system design, photovoltaic power, environmentally friendly coating technologies, Zero VOC aircraft topcoats, xenon arc composite paint stripping, sputtered aluminum coatings, and advanced fuel cell technology for aircraft tow tug application. I was Lead PM for the MQ-9 Block 50 Aircrew Training System. I am well versed in all aspects of program management.