Lead 30 full-time faculty and staff and 15 part-time faculty supporting over 1100 students across the College of Aviation’s three distinct academic programs.Notable Highlights:• As a member of the College of Aviation’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT) helped shape the college’s strategy and decisions on student enrollment, academic curriculum, aircraft operations, aircraft maintenance, and outreach and engagement. In the past 2 years we have increased enrollment in 2 of 3 programs… Show more Lead 30 full-time faculty and staff and 15 part-time faculty supporting over 1100 students across the College of Aviation’s three distinct academic programs.Notable Highlights:• As a member of the College of Aviation’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT) helped shape the college’s strategy and decisions on student enrollment, academic curriculum, aircraft operations, aircraft maintenance, and outreach and engagement. In the past 2 years we have increased enrollment in 2 of 3 programs, increased flight hours flown, and secured the funding for a $20 million dollar investment for a new fleet of 32 single engine Cirrus airplanes.• Analyzed revenue streams for all three programs. Identified areas that were losing money and why, then designed and implemented achievable solutions. All areas (programs) became profitable and revenue increased by 10% across the academic departments.• Spearheaded the development of new innovative curriculum and instruction to bring the College back to the forefront of Aviation education. Researched industry, peer institutions, and alumni which resulted in the development of three certification programs: Unmanned Aerial Systems, Dispatch, and Aviation Administration (graduate level). The results are a galvanized and excited alumni, student body, and industry partners.• Focused on reducing full time faculty workload, specifically faculty overload (overtime). Recruited and hired seven full time faculty members, five part-time faculty members, helping reduce workload and bring recent relevant industry experience to the programs.• Highly encourage innovation in the classroom. Pushed faculty to explore updates to technology, software, hardware, and course ware. Developed a plan to include cost estimates with faculty for updated low fidelity simulations and virtual reality (VR) devices. Resulted in a new approved budget for low fidelity and VR device upgrades for course development and improvement. Show less

Lead a staff of 20+ civilians, military, and university staff in the recruitment, development, execution and assessment of a leader development program for 200+ students across three Universities.Notable Highlights:• Expanded outreach and recruitment, by overhauling and updating social media platforms and increasing participation in University partnerships with an emphasis of core programs (Engineering & Nursing) resulting in a 20-30% increase in freshmen and sophomore… Show more Lead a staff of 20+ civilians, military, and university staff in the recruitment, development, execution and assessment of a leader development program for 200+ students across three Universities.Notable Highlights:• Expanded outreach and recruitment, by overhauling and updating social media platforms and increasing participation in University partnerships with an emphasis of core programs (Engineering & Nursing) resulting in a 20-30% increase in freshmen and sophomore enrollment.• Forged strong relationships with key university administrators; coupled with a strong budget forecast, operating budget increased by 40% in 2 years while other departments contracted.• Collaborated with team to develop and implement an innovative training plan, which resulted in our program consistently scoring in the top 10% of ROTC programs in the nation.• Spearheaded and executed a cultural and military trip for 43 college students to Latvia (at a cost of 150k); initiated and coordinated every facet of logistics on both the domestic and international fronts, served as liaison and point of contact for all stakeholders in senior roles of both US and Latvian military leaders and diplomatic corps, resulting in students immersion into the complexity of diplomacy, cultural diversity and global perspectives. Show less

The Honor Foundation (THF) is a unique transition institute created exclusively for Navy SEALs and the U.S. Special Operations community. We are focused on how to translate our unique experiences and qualifications so that non military organizations can understand the value we can bring to their organizations.Specialties: • Operations • Leadership • Team Building • Strategic Planning • Logistics • Problem Solving • Budget Planning • Intelligence Analysis • Communications • Risk… Show more The Honor Foundation (THF) is a unique transition institute created exclusively for Navy SEALs and the U.S. Special Operations community. We are focused on how to translate our unique experiences and qualifications so that non military organizations can understand the value we can bring to their organizations.Specialties: • Operations • Leadership • Team Building • Strategic Planning • Logistics • Problem Solving • Budget Planning • Intelligence Analysis • Communications • Risk Management Show less

Supervised the development, fielding, manning, and resourcing of all classified Army Special Operations Aviation capabilities and special access programs. Provided standardization, safety, and operations oversight for multiple classified units and programs.Notable Highlights:• Handpicked to create senior level briefings and engagements for the Commander.• Developed a non-standard aviation solution to fulfill customer requirements, clearly articulating the cost in dollars and… Show more Supervised the development, fielding, manning, and resourcing of all classified Army Special Operations Aviation capabilities and special access programs. Provided standardization, safety, and operations oversight for multiple classified units and programs.Notable Highlights:• Handpicked to create senior level briefings and engagements for the Commander.• Developed a non-standard aviation solution to fulfill customer requirements, clearly articulating the cost in dollars and personnel to the Commanding General of USASOC.• Managed in excess of five classified programs; was responsible for creating the justification and the means to ensure the programs received all resources to meet their operational and programmatic needs. Show less

Supervised and synchronized multiple research and develop programs simultaneously; Led people, managed resources, developed and executed budgets; executed complex Special Operation Aviation missions across the globe supporting Special Operation ground force commanders and the nation’s strategic objectives.Notable Highlights:• Operations manager for multiple research and development programs; masterfully synchronized multiple calendars maximizing limited personnel and resources… Show more Supervised and synchronized multiple research and develop programs simultaneously; Led people, managed resources, developed and executed budgets; executed complex Special Operation Aviation missions across the globe supporting Special Operation ground force commanders and the nation’s strategic objectives.Notable Highlights:• Operations manager for multiple research and development programs; masterfully synchronized multiple calendars maximizing limited personnel and resources. Championed programs to senior executives resulting in a 15% increase in manning, equipment, and funding.• Second-in-command of a 660 soldier team, developed and implemented the battalion strategy for budgeting, training, human resources, and logistical operations; managed a $5.6 million sustainment budget and $22.5 million operational budget.• Led a Special Operations group consisting of 281 soldiers and over 60 civilian contractors implementing targeted training and comprehensive standard operating procedures, which increased work output by 16% and decreased the time our aircraft remained in scheduled maintenance by 12%, handled timely maintenance of 23 Special Operations aircraft valued over $900 million.• Managed continuous daily operations of multiple aircraft manufacturing, maintenance and modification facilities; including all aspects of EPA (EHS), OSHA (Safety) and FAA compliance.• Synchronized combat operations of a 350 man team for over 80 nights as an Aviation Task Force Operations Officer enabling over 200 raids in support of a Special Operations Joint Task Force.• Led 10+ deployments to Central and South America, to the Middle East and South West Asia; conducting training and real world missions with our coalition partners requiring routine interaction with flag officers, diplomats, and US and foreign dignitaries Show less

Collaborated on multiple Department of Defense advanced technology projects and refined requirements and milestones for programs saving valuable time and money, assisted in the facilitation and development of future DARPA technologies.Notable Highlights:• Board selected for a fellowship that immersed outstanding military officers and government civilians into imaginative and innovative, fast-paced science and technology research.• Advised senior management of multiple Fortune 50… Show more Collaborated on multiple Department of Defense advanced technology projects and refined requirements and milestones for programs saving valuable time and money, assisted in the facilitation and development of future DARPA technologies.Notable Highlights:• Board selected for a fellowship that immersed outstanding military officers and government civilians into imaginative and innovative, fast-paced science and technology research.• Advised senior management of multiple Fortune 50 corporations while participating in program reviews and milestone discussions.• Tasked to identify performer failures and technology gaps while representing DARPA. Show less

Led people, managed resources, developed and executed budgets and served as a Maintenance Manager and Rotary Wing Test Pilot.Notable Highlights:• Chosen as a junior captain (role traditionally went to more senior captains) to command a team in combat of 65 soldiers and 10 Blackhawk helicopters leading air assault operations and logistics resupply missions in hostile environment.• One of only three commissioned officer test pilots in the organization; conducted detailed analysis,… Show more Led people, managed resources, developed and executed budgets and served as a Maintenance Manager and Rotary Wing Test Pilot.Notable Highlights:• Chosen as a junior captain (role traditionally went to more senior captains) to command a team in combat of 65 soldiers and 10 Blackhawk helicopters leading air assault operations and logistics resupply missions in hostile environment.• One of only three commissioned officer test pilots in the organization; conducted detailed analysis, troubleshooting, and test flights in support of maintenance operations that quickly identified and fixed broken aircraft.• Led a three aircraft task force remotely deployed to support casualty evacuations, logistic resupply, and VIP movements as a lieutenant within the first three months of first combat assignment. Show less