28 years of service experience specializing in agriculture and forestry equipment focused on John Deere with experience on other manufactures. FAA Airframe and Power plant and private pilots active for the last 10 years. FAA Inspection Authorization active for 4 years. Mobile equipment repair business owner from 1995 to 2005 with customer service, personnel management, financial management, service scheduling and part and material procurement experience. Community College hydraulics and truck driving instructor from 2008 to 2012 with instructional methods, public speaking, and public relations experience. Ag Tractor airframe and power plant mechanic and inspection authorization. Aerial firefighting ground support crew responsible for the launch, recovery, fueling, and fire preparation of Ag Tractor aerial firefighting platforms.