Results driven Aerospace Executive with demonstrated leadership and program execution excellence. Transitioned to private sector following a 35 year career as a United States Air Force civilian in program acquisition and science and technology research. Notable assignments in the past 10 years include Executive Director, Air Force Research Laboratory (Dayton, OH); Director, Aerospace Systems Directorate (Dayton, OH); Director of Engineering, F-35 Joint Program Office (Arlington, VA); Director of Engineering, F-22 Systems Program Office (Dayton, Ohio). Leadership and program/technical management skills easily transferred into broad private and public sectors include: respected leader—guides organizations to exceed program goals, change agent—demonstrated results in driving organizations and teams to new heights, solid communicator/negotiator—proven ability to advocate for new initiatives and win, problem solver—decomposes complex challenges to determine optimum system solutions, strong technical background—systems engineering/airworthiness/complex system integration/sustainment/aircraft mishaps/crises management, mentor—inspires and develops future leaders, closer—gets the job done.