Focused innovation solving Air Force hard problems. Industry expert in modernizing pilot training via non-traditional contracts with a multitude of government and industry partnerships. Over 20 years of proven performance across several areas of operation. Previously the Detachment 24 commander - charged with Pilot Training Next (PTN). PTN efforts are directly impacting Allied and sister service training, and is informing AETC's Pilot Training Transformation efforts. Well-versed in direct-to-industry partnerships, rapid acquisitions, SBIRs, as well as rapid prototyping using advanced technology. Previous experience include deputy division chief 19th Air Force, Chief of Offense at the 613 Air Operations Center, contingency and crisis action planner, PACAF lead technology integrator. Specializes in complex problem-solving using multi-domain operations. Multiple qualifications to include; Evaluator, Instructor and Forward Air Controller(Airborne) (FAC(A)). Multiple combat tours, experience flying threat representation during numerous large force employments/RED FLAGs. Past flying included aerial demonstrations around the world as Thunderbird #2 on the USAF Aerial Demonstration Squadron, the "Thunderbirds." Founder of Wing Tip Air, an aviation consulting company focused on military and general aviation solutions.Specialties: Leadership, complex problem solving, teaming, joint operational planning, operational & strategic design, project management, public affairs, media and local community outreach, aviation safety, F-16 CAS (Close Air Support) Integration with Joint Ops, flight instruction, flight evaluation, in-flight training replication, adversary tactics.Civilian aviation: ATP, CFI/CFII, certified Lancair instructor