Built to connect operational experts in the military and problem solvers from industry,academia, and the Department of Defense (DoD). These partnerships bolstered existing innovation efforts within the Air Force, created a forum to solve base-level capability gaps, and allowed for the discovery of unknown opportunities; ultimately enhancing mission effectiveness across the enterprise.

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As Administrative Services Director & Chief Financial & Personnel Officer, leads, plans, directs, manages and oversees the operations, programs and planning of administrative services, including finance, budget, information technology, human resources, labor relations, risk management, the housing authority, and other areas as assigned; performs responsible and complex administrative work including to direct or conduct special projects; coordinates activities with other departments, outside agencies, organizations, and the public; provides responsible and complex staff support to the City Manager, City Council and performs the duties of the City Manager when absent.

➢ COO of one of America’s premier demand response transportation technology companies. Co-creator of America’s only Mobility as a Service (MaaS) completely integrated product and service offering.➢ Responsible for day-to-day operations, budget/P&L & financial oversight, administration, integration of U.S. and international partners, and management of a multi-million-dollar portfolio delivering advanced transportation technology, mobility as a service platforms, and software applications to solve challenging problems in the transit industry.

SVP and Architect of Patriot Express, a new & innovative on-demand transportation service for the Federal Government & Dept of VA that places veterans in service of veterans. It combines the best of demand-response technology and private and public sector practices to create the nation’s first scalable veterans transportation service. Responsible for building the model from the ground up, recruiting & hiring, day to day decision making for business development, strategy, P&L, operations, training, & technology integration. Accountable for managing competitive procurements, building strategic small business partnerships, establishing provider networks, running pricing models, identifying technologies & telematics required to efficiently operate the business and integrate it across the corporate structure. The ultimate goal of Patriot Express is to create trusted relationships and drive efficiencies through effective use of telematics and demand response technology. For more on Patriot Express, please visit: http://www.mvtransit.com/patriotexpress/index.html

- Senior Executive personal advisor; provided functional expertise, strategic planning, and critical insight/advice for the Secretary of Defense and his personal staff.- Interfaced directly with senior civilian and military officials of the Department, Military Services, Joint Staff, Congress, The White House, & all Cabinet agencies to assist the Secretary as the principle military advisor to the President of the United States. - Secretary of Defense’s direct advisor for all executive aviation, distinguished visitor, exception to policy military airlift requests (fixed wing, unmanned aerial vehicles, & rotary wing) involving foreign countries, the White House, the interagency, Heads of State, and highest visibility policy negotiations for the US and Defense Department within the international aviation community and sovereign nations. - Project lead and primary liaison for all administrative actions for the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense concerning the Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics; Secretary of the Air Force; Operational Test & Evaluation; the Chief Management Officer; and all Defense Department requests from the White House Military Office. - One of ten hand-selected members for the 2015 Secretary of Defense transition team (Dr. Ash Carter).

- Commander of a world-wide C-17A airlift squadron. Developed and led a high performance team with over 350 personnel and 13 aircraft, valued at $2.6 billion; responsible for conducting global missions to support U.S. National objectives. - Developed and expertly planned, managed, and executed a $30 million annual budget, responsible for the morale and welfare of assigned personnel and families, training programs, operations and maintenance.- Deployed combat commander: led the most complex airlift detachment in the Middle East; synchronized personnel from six different support specialties, three operational units, maintenance, intelligence, safety, and administrative personnel functions. Increased the operational performance which led to a 93% mission effectiveness rate in the midst of an overall 140% mission requirement surge. - Managed complex change - developed and led a Lean Six Sigma team to improve internal unit business practices. During a 65% workforce turnover, improved operational performance and transformed the squadron administrative processes from the Air Force base's worst quality and timeliness rate (52%) to the best (99%), in less than four months.- Developed flight path arrival procedures to gain fuel efficiencies and saved over $5 million in 2012. Garnered Air Force honors and was named the most fuel efficient C-17 squadron in 2012.- Garnered the 2013 Air Force Association Citation of Honor Aerospace Award for making the most outstanding contributions to national defense.

- Senior Executive personal advisor; budget and programming expert, directly responsible to the Secretary of the Air Force for framing corporate fiscal policy, business resourcing strategy, and mobility operations advice. Attended daily meetings with the Secretary and Chief of Staff of the Air Force.- Developed and presented the Secretary of the Air Force Service Core Function Force Structure Analysis to senior National Capitol Region leaders.- Wrote Secretary of the Air Force and Chief of Staff speeches, congressional testimony, and Air Force corporate policy.- Provided direct advice and facilitated communications to Air Force leadership on business operations, resource allocation and strategy, training, and support.

- Led a high performing team which delivered requirements for, authored, evaluated and interpreted regulatory guidance for operational, training, safety and standardization/evaluation issues across the Air Force corporate structure.- Delivered enterprise value while developing, coordinating, and defending the 2011-2015 Air Force budget position to Congress and the Defense Department; accountable for the fiscal year 2011 Program Budget Review of over 150 plus programs worth over $61.7 billion; developed savings of over $7.3 billion to brief senior defense leadership personnel.- Authored critical speeches and briefings for senior Air Force officials on the AF budget for industry partners.

One of two Air Force officers selected to study and receive a Master's degree from Georgetown's McCourt School of Public Policy (Policy Management).

Senior advisor and instructor pilot; responsible for day-to-day leadership for all executive operations and administrative actions for the base commander.- One of two Air Force officers selected for the 10-month Department of Defense Executive Leadership Development Program.- Deputy Director, 2006 Charleston AFB Airshow, largest ever in Wing's history. Personally responsible for the $150K budget, logistics, public affairs messages, and daily operations of the staff for seven months

- Direct representative of the Wing commander. Exercised oversight on all scheduling issues, special projects, and administrative tasks for the leadership.- Provided direct supervision and leadership for more than 60 pilots. Actively managed each members discipline, recognition, training, and budgetary items to advocate professional growth.- As a KC-10 Instructor pilot, instructed combat-ready aircrews on demanding worldwide air-refueling missions

- Provided all strategic planning involving United States owned and provided Bulk petroleum support to NATO forces in the Mediterranean region.- Served as the US representative on NATO infrastructure and quality control inspections pertaining to petroleum facilities.- Conducted and executed host nation petroleum and storage contracts for Spain, Greece, Italy.- Managed the requisitioning, receipt, storage, transfer, and issue of over 50 million gallons of fuel, propellants, and Turkey.**Attended Joint Petroleum Officer School, Contracting School at Ft Lee, VA. Worked host nation Memorandums of Understanding/Agreement, and inspected US/NATO fuel facilities throughout Mediterranean region.

- Led the Air Force's largest and most complex Fuels Management Flight, responsible for over $96 million in equipment, 92 personnel, both military and civilian at three geographically separated locations.- Managed the requisitioning, receipt, storage, transfer, and issue of over 50 million gallons of fuel, propellants, and chemicals. Implemented effective quality control measures, inspections, and proficiency programs.