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Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Leader on team directing global force management, employment, and operations of the U.S. Air Force, balancing global risk while developing future capabilities. Personally responsible for developing and executing systemic change to how the Air Force deploys its forces.

Operational think tank team providing near-term, competition-focused military advice to Air and Space Force leadership by leveraging its strategists’ education and training, experiences, and networks to monitor, assess, and influence the global strategic environment. Supports the Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, and component commands in operational planning and strategic analysis for the effective employment of air, space, and cyber capabilities.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Responsible for preparing Air Force senior leaders for Joint Chiefs of Staff strategic deliberations. Accredited to represent CSAF to the Joint Staff and the Office of the Secretary of Defense as a Service Planner with approval authority for Joint and National Security Council matters. Directs administration of all Air Force correspondence with the Joint Staff.

Guam

Commanded a squadron of 204 individuals responsible for aerial port operations, maintenance and command and control of vital Air Force pacific transportation hub. Enabled 2,600 mobility missions, 28,000 passengers and 13,000 tons of cargo annually. Responsible for a $6M operating budget, 11 facilities, and a 72-vehicle fleet valued at $130M. Air Mobility Command's senior representative in the Marianas Islands. Led squadron to win the Air Force's Global Reach award as the #1 en-route squadron in the Air Force in 2020.

Guam

Led wing, ground, and flight safety programs for 37 units, 7.5K personnel in Guam, Diego Garcia and Singapore. Counsels commanders on all aspects of safety, mishap prevention, and risk management. Liaises with FAA, Federal OSHA, Government of Guam, Joint Region Marianas and Air Force Higher Headquarters. Recognized as 11th Air Force's best mishap prevention program.

Greater St. Louis Area

Directed all functions for a 129 personnel squadron with 32 separate career fields. Responsible for the safe and timely execution of all air refueling, airlift and aeromedical evacuation missions. Oversaw the safe execution of 1100 missions and 5,400 flight hours. Accountable for the combat readiness of squadron personnel.

Greater St. Louis

Responsible for the operational test and evaluation requirements for all mobility aircraft throughout the acquisition lifestyle. Executed a $700K annual budget.

New Jersey, United States

Awarded Master's degree in Logistics from Air Force Institute of Technology's Graduate School of Engineering and Management. Selected as Distinguished Graduate. Graduate Thesis, "AMLO promotion: Perception and Reality" published in Air and Space Power Journal.

Greater St. Louis

Program Element Monitor (PEM), responsible for a $15B portfolio of 455 Air Mobility Command Tanker Aircraft, their modernization, utilization, and manning.

Spokane, Washington, United States

Commanded a crew of three as a KC-135 instructor pilot. Led multiple combat deployments.

Fayetteville, North Carolina Metropolitan Area

Air Mobility Command liaison to the 82d Airborne Division Commanding Officer. Performed jump, drop zone control officer and landing zone safety officer duties as required. Deployed as a member of Combined Joint Task Force-82. Recognized by Air Mobility Command as the 2009 Air Mobility Liaison Officer of the Year.

Peoria, Illinois, United States

Led a crew of 6 as a C-130 Instructor Pilot. Led multiple combat deployments.

Texas/Arkansas, United States

Masters Of Logistics, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa, Public Administration

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Political Science And Government