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Owens Cross Roads, AL, US

Huntsville, Alabama

Huntsville, Alabama Area

• Leads a 75-person division in the strategic planning, design, and analysis of an annual $1.2 billion test program for the Ballistic Missile Defense System. Develops long-term test strategies and resource requirements.
• Crafted a 10-year strategic test plan; designed 200+ system-level ground and flight tests; validated and fielded missile defense capabilities providing state-of-the-art defenses for the US and its allies
• Streamlined the test program, identified $745M in efficiencies over 5 years – 12% cost reduction
• Designed a highly effective $300+ million operational flight test; proved vital missile defense capabilities and ensured on time European deployment – met 2015 presidential goal
• Delivered written and oral strategic communications to high-level DoD organizations; published annual IMTP for congressional testimony securing a $1.2 billion budget

• Led a 140-person test team executing a $20 million budget for a presidentially directed $2.5 billion next-generation weapon system. Directed all ground and flight tests to assess and field high priority DoD programs..
• Accomplished 575 hours of ground and flight tests; delivered 4 upgrades and 7 combat assets; enabled 1st-ever deployment of a classified weapon system; earned Test Team of the Year honors
• Supported 370 high-priority operations; met 100% of National Command Authority taskings
• Managed an intense schedule to rapidly deliver a special operations capability 6 months early
• Chaired 25 test safety review boards; achieved flawless safety record, safeguarded $3.5B in assets

Edwards AFB, CA

• Led a staff of 23 to manage curriculum development and direct flight operations for one of the world’s premiere flight test institutions. Taught inflight and classroom instruction for aircraft performance, flying.
• Managed the safe conduct of over 4,000 flight hours in 25 different aircraft leading to the graduation of 60 highly competent US and international test pilots, navigators, and engineers
• Spearheaded a year-long effort to completely redesign the curriculum; laid the foundation to achieve the first-ever Master of Science degree accreditation in the school’s 64-year history

Ft Walton Beach FL, And Langley VA

• Directed flight tests for highly modified A-10 and F-16 aircraft evaluating new weapons, avionics, and systems. Guided daily flight operations for a diverse test squadron of 22 aircraft worth over $800 million. Managed.
• Supervised execution of 3,500 test and training missions for 22 uniquely modified aircraft; delivered key capabilities in support of ongoing operations in Iraq and Afghanistan
• As the US Air Force Chief A-10 test pilot, drove planning and execution of $2 million in safety, targeting, and avionics enhancements assuring the aircraft’s combat viability to 2025
• Led crucial test planning and training enhancements for the F-22 fifth-generation fighter; ensured it was 100% tested and combat ready for an on-time Initial Operational Capability declaration

Tacoma WA, Valdosta GA, Osan South Korea

• Instructor, evaluator, and combat search and rescue A-10 pilot. Conducted simulated and actual combat missions, trained new pilots, and provided evaluation check rides to ensure all pilots achieved required standards..
• Planned, led and executed 76 combat and combat support missions in Iraq and Kuwait during Operation Southern Watch
• Selected as youngest team member for Gunsmoke ’95; the US Air Force’s premiere aerial gunnery competition

Master Of Arts (Ma), Strategic Studies

• Completed graduate-level course for senior military officers and civilians focused on strategic studies, leadership, and critical.

Master Of Arts (Ma), Operational Art & Science

Completed masters degree program in academically rigorous curriculum with focus on the profession of arms, leadership, ethics, airpower.

Test Planning & Flight Test Engineering, Experimental Test Pilot

USAF Test Pilot School is where the Air Force's top pilots, navigators and engineers learn how to conduct flight test and generate the.

Master Of Science (Ms), Aeronautical Engineering, Distinguished Graduate

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Aerospace Engineering, Cum Laude

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