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Fort Sill, Oklahoma

Senior executive for the US Army's Air Defense Artillery Museum. Responsible for the creation of a new facility at Fort Sill, OK to preserve the history and heritage of the ADA: 'First to Fire!' Supervise paid and volunteer staff of 4 and manage requirement-based budget. Base budget is $250,000 and unfunded requirement FY12 funds were in excess of $1M for the ADA Museum.

Odenton, Maryland

Full service historic military research firm specializing in retrieval of US military documents from WWI through Vietnam with access to the National Archives, Air Force Historic Services microfilm collection and other historic repositories in the greater Washington DC area.

Johnstown, Pennsylvania, United States

Served as an Attack Helicopter pilot, platoon leader and Company XO from 2006-2012.

Washington, Dc

Oversee and direct the daily operations of the nation's only museum dedicated to the Citizen-Soldier. Research, design and implement new exhibitions, plan VIP events, educate the general public on the role and mission of the Army and Air National Guard throughout American history. Frequently publish historical articles in National Guard and GX magazines. Supervise a small staff including archivist and educational programs coordinator. Coordinate special events with six other departments at the… Show more Oversee and direct the daily operations of the nation's only museum dedicated to the Citizen-Soldier. Research, design and implement new exhibitions, plan VIP events, educate the general public on the role and mission of the Army and Air National Guard throughout American history. Frequently publish historical articles in National Guard and GX magazines. Supervise a small staff including archivist and educational programs coordinator. Coordinate special events with six other departments at the National Guard Association of the United States. Manage annual budget of $400,000. Show less

While a student pilot in Army Flight School, maintained a regular volunteer presence at the Army Aviation museum. Researched and designed a new exhibit on US Army Air Force helicopters in World War II. Extensive research on the 1st Combat Aerial TOW Team in Vietnam as the first antitank helicopter unit. Located, identified and arranged for the return from the Air Force of the only remaining helicopter that the 1 st CATT flew in Vietnam. Continue to maintain strong research ties with USAAVNM

Lubbock, Texas Area

Assisted the curator and director with object selection for display, collections care and preservation, and historical advising for historical accuracy. Conducted historical research on WWII Glider-borne missions, including US, British and German operations.

Slaton, Tx

While a graduate student, volunteered weekends at the Texas Air Museum to catalog, preserve and display the museum's collection. Researched, documented and led the team to restore the museum's UH-1H helicopter as it appeared in Vietnam, 1971. Key member of the restoration team for the museum's functional White M2 Halftrack. Assisted in restoration work on two AT-6 advanced trainers. Maintain an ongoing relationship as a museum advisor.

Worked as an oral historian interviewing Vietnam Veterans about their experiences during the Vietnam War. Focused interviews on Veterans serving in Aviation units in Vietnam. Duties included extensive research, community outreach (local veterans groups), proofreading, and handling corresponding paperwork.; Hours per week: 40; Through a cooperative agreement with the National Park Service, served as a preservation… Show more Worked as an oral historian interviewing Vietnam Veterans about their experiences during the Vietnam War. Focused interviews on Veterans serving in Aviation units in Vietnam. Duties included extensive research, community outreach (local veterans groups), proofreading, and handling corresponding paperwork.; Hours per week: 40; Through a cooperative agreement with the National Park Service, served as a preservation technician at the Frederick Law Olmsted Archives Processing Lab at the Springfield Armory NHS. Was 1 of 4 technicians involved in cataloging, cleaning, repairing, and final storage of historic documents from the Olmsted Collection. Attended NPS training for Collections Management and Automated National Cataloging System (ANCS+ Show less

Hours per week: 50 Horseheads, NY Responsible for identification, documentation, display selection, and preservation of museum artifacts and archives. In cooperation with the National Park Service, organized and ran the 4th Annual Music & Air Fair at Floyd Bennett Field, New York. Created Major Richard I. Bong and Commander David S. McCampbell memorial exhibits. Also assisted in ground… Show more Hours per week: 50 Horseheads, NY Responsible for identification, documentation, display selection, and preservation of museum artifacts and archives. In cooperation with the National Park Service, organized and ran the 4th Annual Music & Air Fair at Floyd Bennett Field, New York. Created Major Richard I. Bong and Commander David S. McCampbell memorial exhibits. Also assisted in ground handling and maintenance of live aircraft Show less

Responsible for documenting and cataloging the museum's collection, creating exhibits, learned aircraft restoration techniques while working on the museum's three Fw190 restoration projects. Coordinated the summer fly-in.

Served primarily as a tour guide on the submarine USS Growler (SSG-577) and Lightship Nantucket. Was a key team member in restoring the Captain's bridge and Flag bridge on the USS Intrepid.

Phd Military History

Took a leave of absence from Military History PhD program at Texas Tech University to attend Army Flight School.

Ma, Museum Science

MA Thesis: Is Objectivity Obtainable: Maintaining Historical Accuracy in Controversial War Museum Exhibitions

Bachelor Of Arts, History

Senior Thesis: Major Factors Contributing to the Defeat of Hitler's Luftwaffe

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