"Never Mind, We’ll Do It Ourselves" is the character driven story of the Predator drone program, told by the Air Force and a CIA team leads responsible for the program’s inception. Initially declared classified in its entirety by the CIA, the book presents untold stories with dozens of never before published photographs that will take the reader into the back offices and secret government hangars as a robotic revolution went from mad scientist ideas to a pivotal part of global air power. The… Show more "Never Mind, We’ll Do It Ourselves" is the character driven story of the Predator drone program, told by the Air Force and a CIA team leads responsible for the program’s inception. Initially declared classified in its entirety by the CIA, the book presents untold stories with dozens of never before published photographs that will take the reader into the back offices and secret government hangars as a robotic revolution went from mad scientist ideas to a pivotal part of global air power. The story will reveal the often conflicting perspectives between the defense and intelligence communities and put you inside places like the CIA’s Counter Terrorism Center on the morning of 9/11." Show less

• Leads selectively-manned office of nine field grade officers/civilians developing, integrating, evaluating, and analyzing USAF C2 and ISR programs exceeding $66B across the Future Years Defense Plan.• Consolidates inputs of 100+ Program Element Monitors to orchestrate and develop an integrated portfolio w/$604B AF-wide efforts on behalf of the SECAF/CSAF’s Program Objective Memorandum/President’s Budget submission to OSD/Congress.• Routinely provides AF leadership with… Show more • Leads selectively-manned office of nine field grade officers/civilians developing, integrating, evaluating, and analyzing USAF C2 and ISR programs exceeding $66B across the Future Years Defense Plan.• Consolidates inputs of 100+ Program Element Monitors to orchestrate and develop an integrated portfolio w/$604B AF-wide efforts on behalf of the SECAF/CSAF’s Program Objective Memorandum/President’s Budget submission to OSD/Congress.• Routinely provides AF leadership with oversight/advocacy for 165 C2 and ISR programs. Show less

• Led 42 officer & enlisted Airmen, civilians and contractors in enabling CAF-wide ISR ops. • Directed management of ACC’s 2,500 Intel Airmen; managed worldwide deployments.• Managed execution year and future programming for $550M in Intel Funding.• Developed CAF’s Intelligence training policy/guidance for CAF and 196 units worldwide.

• Commanded/directed 1,600+ TFI Airmen, civilians, and contractors at six locations.• Responsible for $750M DCGS system and AF component of NSA-Georgia cryptologic ops. • Led relocation of Distributed Ground System-1, including acceptance/accreditation of a $75M, 144,500 square foot Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility, installation of 1,700 computers, and the movement of 650 personnel, with no loss in capability. • In support of five Combatant Commands, including… Show more • Commanded/directed 1,600+ TFI Airmen, civilians, and contractors at six locations.• Responsible for $750M DCGS system and AF component of NSA-Georgia cryptologic ops. • Led relocation of Distributed Ground System-1, including acceptance/accreditation of a $75M, 144,500 square foot Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility, installation of 1,700 computers, and the movement of 650 personnel, with no loss in capability. • In support of five Combatant Commands, including Afghanistan, Iraq, and Libya, directed processing, exploitation, and dissemination of 2,498 missions and 142,972 products. • During continuous combat operations, guided 26 system upgrades, the Group’s restructure into two Groups, three inspections, and a Reserve squadron stand-up. • Led several initiatives, such as the stand-up of an Air Force Special Operations Command capability, the fielding of Gorgon Stare Quick Reaction Capability, creation of a Geospatial Analyst Mission Qualification Course, and Wing-wide Patriot Excalibur implementation. • Orchestrated international partnerships with the Royal Australian and British Air Force. • Certified as an MQ-1/9 and RQ-4 Global Hawk ISR Mission Commander. Show less

• Led ISR efforts within United States Central Command’s area of responsibility (AOR).• Directed over 100 personnel including military from all services, civilians and contractors.• Established the ISR Division and immediately improved integration with the Joint Staff, Office of the Secretary of Defense, the intelligence Community and other commands.• Command focal point for intelligence collection synchronizing the efforts of hundreds of collection assets, including 94 percent of… Show more • Led ISR efforts within United States Central Command’s area of responsibility (AOR).• Directed over 100 personnel including military from all services, civilians and contractors.• Established the ISR Division and immediately improved integration with the Joint Staff, Office of the Secretary of Defense, the intelligence Community and other commands.• Command focal point for intelligence collection synchronizing the efforts of hundreds of collection assets, including 94 percent of the nation’s airborne assets.• Led USCENTCOM’s operational planning team’s support to the Secretary of Defense’s ISR Task Force resulting in allocation of nearly $3 Billion in intelligence improvements. Show less

• Authored thesis, “Airborne Armed Full Motion Video: The Nexus of Ops/Intel Integration in the Joint/Coalition Environment.”

• In coordination with the commander, directed 180 in-garrison personnel and $500 million intelligence systems to support the USCENTAF Commander and subordinate units. • Led planning and operation of 65 percent of our nation’s ISR assets in Iraq and Afghanistan and other operations within the USCENTCOM area of responsibility.• Deployed five times as Chief ISR Division, Combined Air Operations Center and directed Combined Forces Air Component Command intelligence support including highly… Show more • In coordination with the commander, directed 180 in-garrison personnel and $500 million intelligence systems to support the USCENTAF Commander and subordinate units. • Led planning and operation of 65 percent of our nation’s ISR assets in Iraq and Afghanistan and other operations within the USCENTCOM area of responsibility.• Deployed five times as Chief ISR Division, Combined Air Operations Center and directed Combined Forces Air Component Command intelligence support including highly successful Fallujah combat operations and unprecedented Iraq and Afghanistan elections.• Conducted numerous pioneering efforts including innovative non-traditional ISR tactics, techniques and better methods for ISR assessment.• Orchestrated efforts to expand Remotely Piloted Aircraft collection opportunities, upgrade system capabilities, and improve coordination with other government agencies. Show less

• Commanded 81 military/civilian personnel directly responsible for the intelligence requirements of the AWFC and Nellis AFB; senior intelligence officer for 230 personnel.• Architect for Predator Operations Center – Nellis, doubling worldwide Predator capability in under four months and contributed to Iraq Major Combat Operations domination.• Led intelligence support for eight Red Flag exercises, hosting 60,000 visitor’s in the AF’s premier $70 million Threat Training Facility, and… Show more • Commanded 81 military/civilian personnel directly responsible for the intelligence requirements of the AWFC and Nellis AFB; senior intelligence officer for 230 personnel.• Architect for Predator Operations Center – Nellis, doubling worldwide Predator capability in under four months and contributed to Iraq Major Combat Operations domination.• Led intelligence support for eight Red Flag exercises, hosting 60,000 visitor’s in the AF’s premier $70 million Threat Training Facility, and hosted ten Top Secret, national conferences including the pivotal Operation IRAQI FREEDOM lead-in conference.• Secured 350 percent funding increase using innovative funding strategies resulting in significant improvements in squadron capabilities, unit cohesion and morale.• Led Air Warfare Center’s Outstanding Intelligence Unit of the Year for 2002 and 2003. Show less