Employed by Texas A&M University, College Station, as an Associate Professor of Practice in the University’s College of Engineering, bringing years of real-world experience into the classroom. Currently teaching undergraduate engineering courses and helping develop new curriculum that reflects cutting-edge industry technology and practices. Additionally serve as student mentor, curriculum advisor, and faculty advisor to student professional organizations.

Serve as Consultant, Coach and Mentor providing solutions to improve operational efficiencies and safety while increasing productivity for leaders and businesses. Currently facilitating leadership and Project Management seminars for government and public-sector organizations as an Associate of Eagle Leadership Group and Academy Leadership. Serving as the Aviation Subject Matter Expert for Threat Tec, provide opposing force insights to Army TRADOC G2 during strategic level Army exercises and… Show more Serve as Consultant, Coach and Mentor providing solutions to improve operational efficiencies and safety while increasing productivity for leaders and businesses. Currently facilitating leadership and Project Management seminars for government and public-sector organizations as an Associate of Eagle Leadership Group and Academy Leadership. Serving as the Aviation Subject Matter Expert for Threat Tec, provide opposing force insights to Army TRADOC G2 during strategic level Army exercises and simulations; refining acquisition decisions, training procedures and leadership techniques. In collaboration with CheckSix International, consult for oil companies, moving client enterprises from experience-based cultures to high reliability organizations via training and an integrated suite of products, services, and procedures. Show less

Orchestrate the directives of the AAAA National Executive Board to accomplish the mission of the sole not for profit organization supporting the Army Aviation Soldier and family; consisting of over 20,000 members and 71 chapters across America and internationally. Provide analysis, recommendations, and guidance for the development of strategies and plans to execute professional forums which serve as a communication bridge between our military, the government and industry. Develop detailed plans… Show more Orchestrate the directives of the AAAA National Executive Board to accomplish the mission of the sole not for profit organization supporting the Army Aviation Soldier and family; consisting of over 20,000 members and 71 chapters across America and internationally. Provide analysis, recommendations, and guidance for the development of strategies and plans to execute professional forums which serve as a communication bridge between our military, the government and industry. Develop detailed plans for marketing and strategic messaging for the AAAA Scholarship foundation, a 501(c)3 charity. Serve as the Associate Publisher for the Army Aviation magazine with a monthly circulation of over 23,000. Deftly supervise and manage the implementing of the AAAA Aviation Hall of Fame, National Awards Program and the Post Career Employment Program. Partner with the U.S. House of Representatives to sponsor the first ever Army Aviation Caucus championing the needs of the Army Aviation Soldier and family, sustaining the Aviation force, and modernizing the aircraft fleet. Supervise the transformation of the staff, policies, procedures and daily activities of the organization into a thriving and dynamic business that optimizes its resources while providing quality services. Show less

Provide principle oversight for the development, prioritization and execution of an annual operating budget of $1.1 billion dollars while managing a civilian and military workforce of 14,000 personnel. Manage a flying hour program of over 250,000 hours, 537 aircraft, and 4528 students trained. • Develop a strategic modernization and sustainment plan for infrastructure and facilities required to execute all aviation training conducted at the United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence… Show more Provide principle oversight for the development, prioritization and execution of an annual operating budget of $1.1 billion dollars while managing a civilian and military workforce of 14,000 personnel. Manage a flying hour program of over 250,000 hours, 537 aircraft, and 4528 students trained. • Develop a strategic modernization and sustainment plan for infrastructure and facilities required to execute all aviation training conducted at the United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence. Optimize resource solutions to match organizational priorities, synchronize activities and direct the tempo for the headquarters and subordinate organizations. Lead, direct, synchronize and supervise a cohesive team effort that engages local communities, civic leaders, higher headquarters and tenant organizations enhancing lines of communication and fostering professional relationships. Show less

Assist Commanding General in the full range of his executive responsibilities, including transmitting vision, intent and guidance statements, coordinating staff support for Commanding General’s directives, and reviewing all correspondence and staff actions to ensure timeliness and accuracy. In conjunction with the United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence, serve as the Deputy Study Director for The Army Aviation Study. Design and implement a new Army aviation force structure and unit… Show more Assist Commanding General in the full range of his executive responsibilities, including transmitting vision, intent and guidance statements, coordinating staff support for Commanding General’s directives, and reviewing all correspondence and staff actions to ensure timeliness and accuracy. In conjunction with the United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence, serve as the Deputy Study Director for The Army Aviation Study. Design and implement a new Army aviation force structure and unit design, with enhanced training techniques and integrated maintenance procedures. Chair the Deputies Committee as an enterprise effort for Army aviation to more effectively man, equip, train and modernize our aviation forces, leading to increased forces available for deployment. Guide all Army Aviation assets in the standardization of their safety, maintenance, training and resource programming as applicable to organizational readiness program. Effectively distribute and track the execution of a $300 million flying hour program. Show less

Lead over 3,000 Soldiers in a combat environment as the only combat aviation brigade to deploy as one of President Bush’s “surge brigades”. Create an atmosphere of junior leader empowerment and learning that integrates, integrates manned and unmanned aircraft systems, uses aircraft video for processing intelligence and strategic communications, Operate in a distributed environment, oversee the first Combat Aviation Brigade to implement condition-based maintenance procedures through… Show more Lead over 3,000 Soldiers in a combat environment as the only combat aviation brigade to deploy as one of President Bush’s “surge brigades”. Create an atmosphere of junior leader empowerment and learning that integrates, integrates manned and unmanned aircraft systems, uses aircraft video for processing intelligence and strategic communications, Operate in a distributed environment, oversee the first Combat Aviation Brigade to implement condition-based maintenance procedures through instrumentation of all 140 aircraft valued at over $1.4 billion. Prepare and brief senior Aviation general officers, industry CEOs and other governmental officials on observations, insights and lessons learned regarding leadership and Army Aviation operations in a distributed combat environment. Serve as coach, teacher and mentor to junior officers and Soldiers in the unit, creating an atmosphere where innovative approaches to both training and maintenance lead to the development of enhanced training procedures and greater maintenance efficiencies. Show less

Serve as the Military Deputy to the U.S. Ambassador for Security, Reconstruction and Stabilization of Iraq and Afghanistan. Provide insights critical to establishing a Memorandum of Agreement outlining the oversight of the Department of Defense for the training of all Afghan Security Forces and creating the fundamental approach to the establishment and running of Provincial Reconstruction Teams. Prepare numerous daily, weekly and monthly briefings and documents for senior military and… Show more Serve as the Military Deputy to the U.S. Ambassador for Security, Reconstruction and Stabilization of Iraq and Afghanistan. Provide insights critical to establishing a Memorandum of Agreement outlining the oversight of the Department of Defense for the training of all Afghan Security Forces and creating the fundamental approach to the establishment and running of Provincial Reconstruction Teams. Prepare numerous daily, weekly and monthly briefings and documents for senior military and Congressional leaders, including briefs to the President on strategic accomplishments in Afghanistan, including the signed Joint Declaration between the United States and Afghanistan. Establish and provide oversight for the Afghanistan Assessment Center in the Pentagon responsible for providing timely and accurate strategic information to senior governmental decision-makers. Show less