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Dayton, Ohio, United States

Bonaire, Georgia, United States

East Hartford, Connecticut

Led F135 International Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul Operations (MRO&U) for F135 at 5 designated Depot locations in both Europe and the Asian Pacific. Establish Military Engines (MRO&U) Operations strategy for both CONUS & OCONUS locations. Provide MRO&U aftermarket production overview across all Military Engine programs.

East Hartford, Connecticut

The Senior Director, F135 Sustainment is an executive level position that is specifically focused on developing and leading the logistics and sustainment for the F135 Joint Strike Fighter engine program. I am responsible for creating, coordinating, and managing a domestic and international sustainment organization that can deliver spares and services to.

Mcdowell H.S. Erie PA

I was the Senior Instructor for an exceptional AFJROTC program at McDowell High School. I provided instruction in military history, current events, military science, life preparation, and drill a ceremony for a corps that exceeded 150 our McDowell's outstanding students.

Wright Patterson AFB OH

• Led a workforce of 650 largely civilian (6 military) personnel to include 6 strategic (GS-15) leaders, at 5 geographically separated locations. Provide policy, standard processes, guidance, tools, and oversight for Air.
• 1 of 3 Air Force O-6 key leaders tasked with sustainment/fielding requirements to the Joint Program Office for the Department of Defense top fighter aircraft acquisition, F-35
• Manage $3B contract for Information Technology support at 3 major installations
• Lead development of Logistics Health Assessment (LHA) tool for both Air Force weapon systems to include non-fly systems. Integrated with independent assessment criteria and inspection checklist to drive efficiency in.

Kunsan Ab, Korea

• Led 1,200 active duty military and civilian personnel, ensuring combat readiness, maintenance, and sustainment of 45 F-16 fighter aircraft with an operational flying program averaging 6,292 sorties/ flights per year..
• Described by the Wing Commander as “Best Maintenance Group Commander in my 25+ years of service!”/ “Linchpin to organization success”
• Executed flawless beddown of augmentee force; ready in 72 hours; increased wing combat readiness 33%
• Achieved 99% sortie generation rate for 4 off-Peninsula exercises and increased combat generation by 63%
• Solidified $90M Sniper Pod Program/High-Speed Anti Radiation Missile Targeting System
• Beat previous Logistics Compliance Assessment Program w/86.15% rating leading to unit obtaining an overall rating of “Excellent“

Wpafb OH

• Led workforce of 400 + largely civilian (26 military) personnel to include 5 strategic (GS-15) leaders responsible for 5 squadrons and 2 divisions responsible for supply chain activities at 4 geographically separated.
• Led Air Force’s nuclear supplies annual inventory. Obtained 100% inventory accuracy at 39 Air Force operated/15 contractor operated/6 international sites
• Architect behind Air Force’s 1 millionth marking of equipment; critical victory for total asset visibility and accountability of Department of Defense items
• Engineered Air Force’s Materiel Management Handling Systems support plan; enhanced readiness for 5 major commands & 4 countries; savings projected at $250M/7 years

Kabul, Afghanistan

• North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) senior logistics advisor in the Afghan Ministry of Defense (MoD). Led development of and wrote policies, decrees and doctrine. Mentored top Afghan National Army (ANA) leaders.
• Led the first ever cross talks between the Defense and Interior Ministries; saved the US millions of dollars due to sharing of rival entities within Afghan government
• NATO’s logistics lead for fielding the fastest growing army since World War II
• Described by 3-star Assistant Minister of Defense as the “best logistics advisor ever”

Wpafb OH

• Led 1,900-person government and contractor team in the acquisitions, logistics, production, modification, fielding, and training of all support capabilities for the Air Force’s #1 $70B F-22 fighter acquisitions.
• Led accelerated aircraft systems improvements F-22 first ever deployment to Red Flag North in Alaska was outstanding; unit posted a superb 81% mission capable rate with 63 of 67 sorties flown
• Met or beat all Calendar Year 2007 fielding and operational performance goals; nailed accelerated fielding of 14 aircraft
• Leadership crucial to F-22 team winning the 2006 Collier Trophy--"greatest" aeronautic achievement in America
• Twice rated by program executive officer as “My #1 of 41 standout officers … one of the best leaders seen to date”

Wpafb OH

• Principal advisor to the Vice Commander (3-star General Officer) on all operations and implementation of Air Force Policy.
• Managed long-range activity planning to coordinate and implement Air Force materiel support and readiness requirements
• Provided counsel on Air Force issues impacting sustainment and acquisitions of and ensured execution of all command decisions
• Guided 22 independent directorates in achieving established objectives and vision as established by 4-star commander
• Managed highly sensitive issues with senior Department of Defense officials, federal agencies, foreign countries, and industry

Raf Lakenheath, United Kingdom

• Led the Air Forces second largest Component Maintenance Squadron consisting of over 400 personnel in 11 career specialties supporting 83 F-15 fighter Aircraft. Managed $2.2B in aircraft engines, electronic test.
• Architect behind engine recovery of 27 engines left unserviceable from unscheduled inspection; engine spares up 93% in 3 months from 9 holes to 22 spares
• Set tough standards for compliance and excellence and yielded the highest quality assurance rates; 100% Personnel Evaluations; 100% Team Evaluations; and 96% Quality Verification Inspections
• Ensured the efficient and effective use of 23 maintenance facilities valued at $111M and managed an annual operations budget of $700K
• Implemented safety, mobility, security, quality assurance and career motivation programs
• Provided for the morale, welfare, and quality of life for all assigned personnel and their families for a total of over 700 personnel through planned activities, counseling, and hospital visits

Ms, Strategic Studies

Awarded Master of Science Degree in Strategic Studies. Core courses included War fighting, Foundations of Strategy, Joint Strategic.

Ms, Military Operational Arts

Excelled in a demanding multidisciplinary program emphasizing leadership; command; critical thinking; and the development, advancement.

Msel, Education

Bs, Mathematics