I currently oversee all aspects of F-35 Foreign Military Sales programs for a diverse portfolio spanning Northern Europe and the Pacific, including nations like Finland, Germany, Poland, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and Singapore. This encompasses program planning, execution, and integration with the broader F-35 program team to ensure optimal performance and incorporate valuable customer feedback.My portfolio includes over 300 F-35 aircraft deployed across 12 bases and 2 ships, demanding a comprehensive understanding of international defense requirements and a collaborative approach to program management.

I was responsible for leading all aspects of program planning and execution for a diverse international customer base. This encompassed managing relationships and deliverables for partner countries Italy and The Netherlands, ensuring successful collaboration and achievement of shared program objectives. Simultaneously, I oversaw F-35 acquisition programs for Foreign Military Sales customers Japan and the Republic of Korea, navigating complex international agreements and delivering comprehensive solutions tailored to their specific needs.My portfolio encompassed over 300 F-35 aircraft operating across 8 air bases and 4 naval vessels, demonstrating the scale and impact of this role. Throughout my tenure, I actively collaborated with the broader F-35 program team to analyze performance, gather crucial customer feedback, and drive continuous improvement across all aspects of program execution.

I lead a team of over 85 buyers and procurement specialists to execute the subcontracts covering multiple domestic and internationalsuppliers that impact critical financial, schedule, and performance details for the F-35 program . My responsibilities include direct oversight of the F-35 BAE Teammate, who provides the Aft Fuselage, Horizontal Tail, Vertical Tail, and various Team Furnished Equipment; the F-35 NGAS Teammate, who provides theCenter fuselage and various Team Furnished Equipment; Alternate Mission Equipment and associated weapon pylons/adapters; and multiple International suppliers providing various aircraft systems.

I led and managed a team of over 55 buyers and procurement specialists to execute the subcontracts covering multiple international suppliers that impact critical financial, schedule, andperformance details for the F-35 program . Part of my current responsibilities include direct oversight of the F-35 BAE Teammate, the F-35 Final Assembly and Checkout (FACO) facilities in Italyand Japan, and the Wing Co-Production activities in Italy and Israel. In addition, provide subcontract management support for the Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul and Upgrade (MRO&U) facilities in Italy, Japan, and Australia.

I was responsible for executing subcontracts for multiple Mission Systems programs. Leading a team of over 75 buyers and procurement specialists, we collaborated to meet critical financial, scheduling, and performance deadlines.

As an Air Force officer, I have served in a variety of acquisition assignments across a spectrum of space systems, fighters, bombers, munitions, airlift, tankers, special forces, and trainer programs. I have garnered program management, logistics, and test experience while performing tours in the Air Force Research Laboratory, an Air Logistics Center, two Product Centers, and the Air Staff. During this time, I participated in one of the Air Force’s most prominent and highest-priority acquisition programs, the KC-X refueling tanker modernization program. I was the first KC-46 Air Vehicle Flight Systems Integrated Product Team Chief.In addition, I gained valuable staff experience while working in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition. In this assignment, I was first the Program Element Monitor for Area Attack Weapons and then the B-1 bomber, where I served as the Air Force’s focal point for acquisition, programming, and budgeting issues. One of my most rewarding assignments was the opportunity to work with industry. I had the distinct honor of being one of only ten officers competitively selected Air Force-wide for the Education with Industry program. This program offers “select” officers each year the opportunity to embed with an industry partner and work as part of their team. Over the course of my year with the Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Company, I was able to complete job rotations on the F/A-22, F-16 Korean Program, and the F-35 fighter programs. This experience was invaluable as I team with industry partners over the years to acquire and deliver various weapon systems for our Air Force.