Internationally recognized with 10+ years' experience leading organizations ranging from 50 through 50,000+ personnel; budgets up to $900 million; and international multi-functional and complex entities. A team-builder and optimist, who works well with others, mentors, and provides clear and concise task, purpose and direction, empowers subordinates accustomed to operating in stressful situations. An award-winning author published in three languages (English, Portuguese, and Spanish), who writes regularly on aerospace, historical, and leadership topics, with more than 50 publications to include three books. Articles and essays have appeared in both European and U.S. publications. A sought-after lecturer on aerospace topics who has presented to international audiences in Canada and Great Britian.A FAA Certified Rotor-craft Flight Instructor - Instrument and Commercial Multi-Engine Land/Single-Engine Land/Rotorcraft/Unmanned Aircraft System Pilot with 3000+ flight hours and experience in global Rotorcraft/Fixed-wing Cargo and Personnel Transport; Law Enforcement and Traffic Surveillance; and Search and Rescue operations. Type rated in the Sikorsky S-70 Helicopter and experience in the Bell 204 and 206; Cessna 172, 182 G-1000, and 206 G-1000; Maule - MX-7; and Piper Aztec and Seminole aircraft.A Program Manager and Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Certified practitioner, experienced in training executive level leaders in national security policy, strategic planning, and international regional studies, as well as possessing practical hands-on experience in the aerospace field, my background in leadership and management provides any organization with a team member capable of leading programs that are both cost effective and profitable in the 21st century environment.