Detail-oriented, innovative, and experienced Naval Officer, leader, manager, and mentor with extensive training as a Naval Aviator, a proven history of completing projects on time and within budget, and success at leading and managing change within organizations. Well-versed in developing and fostering collaborative relationships across interested organizations in pursuit of a unified vision and common goal. An experienced carrier-qualified pilot with more than 3,350 total flight hours, experience flying the T-34C, T-44A, T-45A/C, and E-2C/D, and more than four years experience as a single and multi-engine military instructor pilot flying the E-2C/D and T-45C. Possess a strong background in aviation operations, safety, leadership, and flight instruction with service as Chief Pilot, Scheduling Authority, Safety Authority, and Chief of Standardization and Training. Committed to aviation safety excellence with success as an aviation safety officer, operational risk management program manager, aviation safety management system (SMS) program manager, Operational Risk Management program manager, and Aviation Mishap Board President. Led multiple aviation mishap investigations to conduct root cause analysis and make recommendations to mitigate hazards. Experience in strategy development and implementation, international relations, financial management, congressional affairs, and legislation development. Led a collaborative team to provide developmental test and evaluation oversight of and program support for 19 Department of Defense Major Defense Acquisition Programs representing more than $4B of the Navy's annual research, development, test, and evaluation budget. Time spent living and working overseas and understanding other cultures. Advanced degree with a Master of International Public Policy (MIPP) focused in International Economics from The Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS).