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Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Directed design and development of a communications upgrade on U.S. Air Force combat search and rescue helicopters and also the design and development processes for a common avionics architecture system to host a terrain-following and weather radar for U.S. Army Special Operations. Manages both programs comprised of $11,295,000 in hardware, software.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Directed design and development processes for a major U.S. railroad customer. Managed a $6,000,000 program with intended hardware and software sales over $26,000,000 for next generation electronic train management.* Managed requirements specification and interface control documents resulting in the invoicing of $1,770,000.* Partnered with railroads and.

Pentagon

Directed Air Force complaints resolution, fraud, waste and abuse programs and policies. Investigated senior officials to advise the White House, Congress, Secretary of Defense and Secretary of the Air Force on a wide range of misconduct.* Oversaw 20,000 complaints, 180 investigations and an advanced system of electronic records management.* Managed 24.

Florida And Japan

Planned and led installation-wide exercises. Evaluated responses to mass casualty accidents, chemical spills and natural disasters. Led a team of 215 experts in designing and executing 29 disaster exercises. Assessed wartime readiness and safety programs. Administered the complaint and fraud, waste and abuse programs for 13,900 people. * Directed.

Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait

Base commander for 1,300 multi-service forces and 24 aircraft. Supported combat operations with aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), security and force protection, special investigations, logistics, contracting and procurement, civil engineering, medical, safety and airfield operations. Controlled Predator UAV operations in four Middle East.

Hurlburt Field, Florida

Directed 26 senior aircrew flight examiners assigned to 11 different special operations aircraft types. Determined the aircrew qualifications and operational procedures spanning 20 bases worldwide. Planned and led aircrew inspections. Evaluated instructors, set and enforced standards, and published directives to establish combat procedures.* Directed a.

Hurlburt Field, Florida

Developed, directed and managed staffing policies and assignment decisions for 12,500 people across 88 units in 20 locations worldwide. Designed, career coached and executed the professional plan to develop 150 senior managers.* Provided spread-the-word briefings to inform senior leaders and their people of assignment issues and opportunities.* Assembled.

Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan

Commanded 85 aircrew members and employed 6 aircraft for wartime tasking and clandestine operations. Ensured safety, morale, welfare and discipline. Achieved multi-service and international initiatives on foreign territories.* Prepared and launched unit on 71 accident-free exercises and operations across the U.S. and 7 Pacific countries.* Led a complex.

Kirtland AFB, New Mexico

Oversaw 100 people and a $206,000 budget. Planned, directed, coordinated and controlled support operations for an aviation schoolhouse of 1,000 people and 5 aircraft types. Managed scheduling, instructor certification and special pay.

Hurburt Field, Florida

Managed safety program for an Air Force special operations wing and guided an 18-person aviation, ground, and weapons safety staff. Oversaw safety programs for 8,000 personnel at two air bases and multiple deployed locations.

Diploma, Professional Military Education

Diploma, Professional Military Education

Residence/Seminar (distinguished graduate)

Master Of Science (M.S.), Counseling And Human Development

Diploma

Diploma, Professional Military Education

Leadership Excellence

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Engineering Mechanics