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Chicago, Il

Provide consulting services to hospitals, developers and Head of State flight operations. Focused on helicopter safety, developing operational manuals and land development conversion for helicopter operations. • Completed gap analysis identifying program deficiencies and established a path forward for improvement focusing on: training, operations and maintenance for Foreign Head of State• Selected to partner with Executive of George Washington University Hospital’s to obtain approval for onsite rooftop helicopter pad

Chicago, Il

Created, developed and built Vertiport Chicago. Vertiport Chicago is a 10 acre facility on Chicago's near west side. The facility consists of a single landing spot, eight outdoor parking spots, 30,000 square foot hangar and a 11,700 square foot Fixed Based Operation. The FBO has separate areas for VIP/Charter customers, tourist operations and offices for lease.

Clinton, Indiana

Responsible and accountable for all Corporate Insurance and Safety Programs; executed first OSHA Partnership in the Wind Industry. Company grew from $200 million to $450 million in revenue during this period. Union contractor with over 2500 employees from the local area all across the US and Canada.

Hoffman Estates, Il

Partner NightHawk Services: Work closely with partners to present establish teaming relationships with major contractors, financial institutions and individual investors to accelerate the construction of major projects Illinois Medical District Vertiport: Develop 10-acre site in the heart of Chicago for helicopter and tilt rotor operations. Housing helicopter operations including HEMS, charter, tour and MRO (maintenance repair and overhaul). Raised $13M privately.

Plainfield, Il

Senior Vice PresidentAccountable and responsible for Joint Venture with Gilbane Building Company on $63 million dollar expansion to existing Will CountyAdult Detention Facility. Executive oversight to company’s professional service contract on the $2.3 billion dollar expansion for the O’Hare Airport Modernization Program.Vice President of Construction:Provided executive management direction and oversight of construction means, methods, techniques, sequence, procedures and procurement. Responsible for assigning project managers and superintendents for each project; negotiated contracts with owners and owner’s representatives. In charge of Company’s Safety and QA/QC programs.Director of Operations AOR: AOR served as the Owners Representative for the City of Chicago Department of Aviation. Responsible for negotiating the budget with Department of Aviation on a yearly basis. Managed day to day work assignments of 40 individuals the team consisted of: 6 Project Managers, 4 professionals in the Design Group -Architect, Electrical, Mechanical and Structural Engineers, 6 Contract Administrators, 5 Accountants, 3 full time Safety Inspectors along with Computer Specialists, Document Control Personnel, Administrative Support and an ID Badging Department.

Quantico, Virginia

Executive Officer Jun 1996 – May 1999: Second in command of an organization of 750Marines, Sailors and Civilians tasked with worldwide helicopter support of the President of theUnited States. Represented the squadron at “decision meetings” with White House Staffcoordinating the use of available assets to optimize the support available to meet desiredobjectives. Fulfilled all roles of Commanding Officer when travel in support of the Presidentrequired him to be outside the country. Squadron also performs Operational Test & Evaluation ofall new equipment incorporated into Marine Corps HelicoptersOperations Officer Jun 1995 – Jun 1996 : Responsible for the daily scheduling of over 70pilots flying four different types of helicopters. Managed pilot training, coordinated alldeployment assignments, flight time currency and mission accomplishments. Key leadershipposition which set the pace and direction to accomplish the Commander’s Guidance. Facilitateddaily meeting where goals, objectives and long range plans were disseminated and implemented.Administrative Officer May 1994 – Jun 1995: Responsible for all correspondence external tothe organization. Managed the movement of 175 individuals to and from the squadron annually.Maintained close liaison with The White House Military Office and Headquarters Marine Corpson all sensitive matters that may make national headlines.Director of Safety and Standardization May 1993 – May 1994: Responsible for the “SafetyClimate”. In charge of all air and ground safety programs and coordinating the testing of allaircrew on a quarterly basis as required. Under my leadership department producedStandardization Manuals for both versions of the Executive Transport Helicopters.

Jacksonville, North Carolina Area

Operations Officer Jun 1991 – Dec 1992: Responsible for the daily scheduling of 50 pilots.Coordinated the training of new pilots to ensure they were prepared to deploy on Naval Shipsfloating in the Mediterranean performing various contingency missions. Key staff membersetting the standard, tone and course provided by the CO.Logistics Officer Dec 1990 – Jun 1991: Moved the squadron to and from South West Asia insupport of Desert Storm. Relocated three times while deployed; responsible for the movement of12 helicopters, 170 personnel and 16 tons of equipment each time. Coordinated with externalsupport agencies to ensure hazardous cargo transportation was in compliance with all pertinentsafety regulations.

Quantico, Virginia

Worked with and for the Scientific Advisor to the Commanding General, Marine Corps CombatDevelopment Command . Evaluated the work of government support contractors for the MarineCorps Studies Program. Participated as a member and facilitator of four Mission Area Analysis.Technical Studies Project Officer serving as key advisor to the Action Officer and ProgramManagers. Evaluated the underlying math used by support contractors in modeling simulations.Reviewed Technical Project Proposals for accuracy, analytical technique and manpower cost.

Jacksonville, North Carolina

Assigned as Instructor Pilot in Replacement Air Group training pilots right out of flight school to fly their Fleet Marine Force Aircraft. Member of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron deployed to Mediterranean in support of military operations. Veteran of the Beirut Bombing. Student Naval Aviator designated a Marine Corps Helicopter Pilot in Oct 1980.

Master’S Degree, Operation Research

Bachelor’S Degree, Operations Analysis