Financial Stewardship: Oversaw budgeting and financial planning, ensuring resource allocation was optimized for maximum profitability and operational excellence.Innovation and Technology: Fostered a culture of innovation, encouraging the adoption of advanced technology such as machine learning for operational improvements.Strategic Leadership: Collaborated with board members to set the company's strategic vision and goals, ensuring alignment with long-term growth objectives and industry trends.Operational Oversight: Provided high-level oversight of day-to-day operations, ensuring the company's logistics services were efficient and met regulatory requirements.Client and Partner Relations: Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, including state agencies and major utility companies, to drive contract negotiations and business growth.

• Strategize business growth, oversee operations, and cultivate partnerships to expand market presence.• Successfully negotiated and secured contracts with major clients such as California state agencies and all major utilities in CA.• Lead executive team, set company vision, and ensure alignment with core values for sustained success.• Negotiated several multi-million-dollar contracts from lead generation to contract closeout. • Drive innovation, foster a culture of creativity, and adapt to industry trends to maintain competitive edge.• Create and lead comprehensive business plans, including budgeting, resource allocation, and performance evaluation.• Develop and execute programs surpassing regulatory standards for utility infrastructure compliance.• Contract with utilities to ensure compliance, reliability, and community expectations in Management Plans.• Direct comprehensive wildfire risk models and fuel mitigation strategies for electrical transmission corridors.• Introduce ecologically sustainable management cycles, minimizing repeat maintenance with predictive modeling.• Pioneer precision herbicide application techniques, reducing usage and promoting organic compliance over three years.• Manage post-event response on catastrophic incidents, mobilizing cross-agency resources exceeding 2500 personnel.• Create customized training programs on electrocution hazards, fire weather patterns, and dynamic vegetation issues.• Develop wildlife habitat protection plans, reducing disrupted acreage and promoting biodiversity.• Secure grants for wildfire risk models and was recognized for excellence in community wildfire prevention.Key Accomplishments Spearheaded strategic growth initiatives, to achieve an average of $17 million in ARR.Implemented machine learning analysis of 10+ years of utility asset management data to optimize operations.Reduced costs by 18% over 3 years through geospatial modeling and selective intervention points

• Provided strategic oversight for fiscal and operational responsibilities, managing aviation contracts exceeding $75 million.• Established safety culture, trained and promoted team development, serving as a Federal Contracting Officer Level III.• Led national-level vegetation management resourcing and procurement, realizing millions in savings through analytical evaluation.• Managed sizable contracts and multi-disciplinary teams, excelling in high-visibility positions requiring keen decision analysis.• Served as Public Information Officer, articulating key messages across media channels and conducting spokesperson media training.• Managed fixed and rotor wing operations for two national forests, overseeing equipment maintenance and operation.• Utilized computer programs for data input and equipment maintenance, including ABS, AIMS, and CAD.• Installed and calibrated MicroMotion meters, ensuring accurate measurement of fire suppression resources.• Based operational decisions on flight considerations and regulations, maintaining safety and guidelines.• Delivered operational briefings, oversaw helicopter operations, and directed aircraft for fire suppression and vegetation management.Key Accomplishments:• Increased operational efficiency by 25% through streamlined procurement processes, saving over $10 million annually.• Enhanced wildfire response time by 20% through strategic coordination, minimizing property damage and loss.• Achieved 100% compliance with aviation regulations, ensuring safe and effective aerial firefighting operations.• Implemented innovative risk assessment models, reducing wildfire spread by 15% and protecting ecosystems.