Retired
Currentfor NBAA certification program for all flight department managers. Director for establishing the Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) Program including the feasibility study, establishment of program exam and the complete certification of candidates completing the program. Developed and implemented a program of university curriculum to teach business aviation management to business aviation professionals nationwide (Professional Development Program, PDP). Liaison for a Review Committee of aviation managers and university administrators to establish unique curriculum that teaches aviation management, business administration, communication, and leadership. Over 7,000 course completions within all the PDP courses offered within the program. Committee Liaison for NBAA Schedulers and Dispatchers Conference from 1998 to 2005. Started with conference attendance of 750 and 90 exhibitors and expanded to 1,525 participants and 275 exhibitors. Coordinated the development of the Schedulers Professional Development Program (SPDP). Committee Liaison for NBAA Flight Attendants Committee for over 15 years. Began the first Flight Attendant Conference and formation of the Committee. Coordinated the formation of the Catering Working Group to improve service and food safety for all NBAA Members using inflight catering. Coordinates all NBAA Scholarships. NBAA has over $100,000 in various scholarships for a career in business aviation. These scholarships are all coordinated through various committees that select recipients based upon performance and merit. Received the University Aviation Association, 2009 W. W. Estridge Award for a lifetime of dedicated service to aviation education. Received the Business and Commercial Aviation Magazine Vision Award for 2002 in recognition for support to business aviation in response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack.