Someone once told me that, rather than strive to be king, you should aspire to be Merlin. While the full weight of that adage didn’t quite register in my youthful mind, in recent years it has resonated profoundly with my career. Through 26 years in the United States Air Force, I’ve learned that my most impactful roles have been the ones not where I’m in charge, but where I’m a steadfast and resilient resource for the team. I’ve been the advisor who commits to understanding a program before recommending changes, the colleague who takes time to find out what his teammates are passionate about so he can elevate them towards their goals, the friend who listens without judgement and guides rather than demands resolution, the advocate who challenges the status quo and champions inclusivity and acceptance at all levels, and the shop “Dad” who mentors his troops while recognizing that he can learn from them, too. I’ve thrived on coaching individuals and teams, representing units on decision-making committees, researching and implementing both operational and quality of life initiatives, and above all, being the crucial human link between executives and their employees. Upon retiring from the Air Force, I was eager to find a position in which I could leverage the full range of my interpersonal and analytical skills in the service of a team that strives for continuous growth and improvement in its operational success but also in the culture of its employees. I’m thrilled to have found such an incredible team with TSA and am honored to contribute to our nation’s security as an Explosives Specialist
Listed skills include Command, Air Force, Top Secret, Contingency Planning, and 13 others.