The Airport Manager, providing direction and oversight of the Hualapai Nation's airport, welcoming visitors to the splendor of the Grand Canyon and rich history of the Hualapai Nation.

Joined an exciting and leading Aeriel Drone Company in Southern California. Operating over 40 drones and providing aerial photographic and other services. A dynamic Disabled Veteran owned business, providing professional drone service backed by an extensive photographic inhouse production department. Focused on safety, BEAD provides professional aerial drone services and consulting across the board and remains responsiblity to client's requests.

Program manager for Security contract at the busiest single runway airport, San Diego International. Lead approximately 90 security professionals and supervision staff meeting the security requirements and needs by SAN to comply with their Airport Security Program. Regular coordination with SAN Airport Security Leadership and other agencies.

Director of Operation for HSS's security contract at Denver International Airport (DEN). Responsible for daily management oversight and operations of over 400 security guards and management staff. Lead through the beginning and development of COVID and responded to the multiple new demands created on airports and security responsibilities. Maintained relations with the union and coordinated responses as require meeting union requests. Received positive quarterly review from DEN airport for all quarters during my tenure.

•Oversight and project direction on airport and aviation construction projects. •Development of new construction opportunities for Austin Commercial. •Applying aviation and airport experience and knowledge to the construction process used to complete airport construction. •Combining leading construction practices and in-depth knowledge of airports, innovative solutions are provided to the owners.

AVIATION EXPERTProviding technical and aviation Expert advice and support to Senior Government official of Iraq. Focused on the critical procurement process required to establish a new World Class International Airport exceeding $1.6Billion USD. Provide expert advice on best practices, conducted Airport status reviews and compliance with International Standards. Provided detailed review of tenders and procurement process. Lead coordination meetings attended by Minister of Transportation and Prime Minister's office to successful selection of major design contractor for a new International Airport - $1.6B USD.Traveled to London to facilitate introductions of Senior Iraqi Aviation officials and meet with potential vendors for educational and informational sessions.Initiated introductions and information exchange meeting between the President of ICAO, United Nations senior leaders and Director General of Iraq Civil Aviation Authority.

Washington DC/ Baghdad Iraq 2005-2008Part of the Ambassador's staff, provided support and expert aviation advice to the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority, with responsibility for advising Director General of Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority and the Prime Minister's office on aviation-related issues through Transportation Attaché. Identified funding, developed standards for $357M in construction and development project requirement. Maintain strong relationships with various Ministers, officials, including CEOs, Director Generals, airline department heads, contractors, vendors and senior military officers. Ensure compliance with ICAO standards and recommended practices. Advised Iraqi Prime Minister's office on development and re-establishment of national regulatory body, new national aviation law and oversight of major construction projects.Lead US Diplomatic mission to Croatia consisting of Kurdish, Sunni and Shea airport directors and aviation leaders in Iraq. This was the first time all parties traveled together to support aviation and provided a key introduction of Iraq to the International Aviation Community.Advised the Prime Minister's office and Director General on strategic and long range planning of the national airport system.

Directed all aspects of airport operations, with responsibility for ensuring compliance with international and regional aviation / ICAO standards and return to service of commercial operations under hostile conditions. Developed operational procedures, policies, documentation and performance objectives. Designed and implemented training programs for Iraqi airport management, created letters of agreements and leases, and coordinated discussions with Airline Directors from six international carriers to re-establish airline operations in Iraq. Maintained firm relationships with U.S. and international military, governmental and aviation agencies. Handled all security planning for security systems for airport under non standard situations and began establishment of airfield and terminal operations. Managed installation of sophisticated communication system that supported EMS, ARFF, security, operations and airlines.Developed training and certification requirements for airport fire department. Obtain funding and developed specifications and acquired $2.8M USD in Fire Response vehicles.Coordinated with Facility Director to prioritize establishment of critical airport systems.Developed Scope of Work and provide oversight technical advice for the renovation of the ATC Tower, ATC regional control center, New Air navigation Radar, airfield improvements to include airfield lighting system - $48M USD.Obtained Kuwait Visa's for Senior Iraq Airport Management staff to visit Kuwait's for introductions and education on aviation best practices in the new century.

Managed with hire and determination authority 156 employees in all facets of airport operations. Maintained compliance with FAA / TSA regulations and procedures, developed and controlled $2.5M budget, and worked closely with Airline Managers to resolve problems and complete projects. Established relations with government authorities, and directed implementation of security regulations, security access control system, K-9 detection program, fingerprinting and ID badge processing. Coordinated with Transportation Security Administration and other federal agencies on wide range of issuesCritical decision person during the events during a variety of airport and aircraft incidents and accidents; senior representative for Y2K and events following September 11. Decisive and balanced decision capabilities.Design team for $390M expansion project - 46 consultants made recommendations to our team for final decisions.Design committee for a $23M General Aviation new terminal and ramp project. Senior Airport official in planning and coordination with City, State and Federal Agencies.Conducted frequent meetings in Washington, DC to provide input and discuss policy during the establishment of the TSA.

Senior Airport Operations Supervisor• Directly responsible for landside operations to include tenant relations, transportation coordination, emergency response and passenger customer service. Monitored ground transportation regulations, passenger safety, terminal operations including implementation of traffic mitigation strategies.• Provided leadership over design and construction of three parking garages, two terminals and completed studies on train connections to the airport complex