Program Manager responsible for providing leadership throughout planning, preparation and execution of the project life-cycle leading to seamless and timely business sign-off. Leads life-cycle areas across all complex solution program work streams, providing leadership over development readiness, environment readiness, data prep, testing readiness and deployment readiness.

-Lead, train, and manage four Regional Rate Analysis Cost Report Review Units, and a Time Studies Unit for the state Texas Health & Human Services Commission; integrate provider relations/coordination for process improvement. -Utilize analytics of performance, cost, time and processes of Medicaid programs to implement performance improvements of tax payer funds in order to maximize efficiency of the programs effect.

• Lead, train, and coordinate the most lethal US Army Heavy Division Aviation operations with 18,000 personnel and 100 aviation assets engaged in high intensity, multi-faceted problem sets for world-wide deployment.• Managed multi-million dollar costs, fluctuating operational mission variables, risks, and logistical challenges allowing maximum performance of limited aviation resources between Korea, US, and Europe.

• Designed, coordinated, and executed operational tests for the acquisition of Army Aviation forces; increased testing productivity with limited staff and return of 5% funding back to the military program management office.• Managed 19 program management teams with military, civilian, and contractors ranging from 80 to 500 personnel in test operations, data collection, risk management, and quality control with programs averaging $120M annually.• Successfully managed operational teams across the U.S., balancing time constraints, restricted government budget, and limited available personnel; often under budget and achieved prior to deadlines.

• Managed 77 military / civilian / contractors for joint tests nationwide; developed test operations/plans, contracting and funding sources for 12 joint chartered test management projects totaling over $120M annually.• Re-organized personnel structure; improving performance and eliminating redundant positions at a cost savings of $300K annually to the Air Force. Instituted innovative process and procedures to expedite test operations by 15%.• Rated by senior evaluator as number 1 of 10 Test Directors and a top 1% performer he rated in 38 years.

• Managed, synchronized and resourced program management of manned/unmanned aviation units (National Guard Attack Helicopters) (400 personnel, 24 aircraft, 97 vehicles) in forming, fielding, training and certifying for combat readiness; executing a $15M annual aircraft training program of 180 days then deploying to Iraq.• Rated by senior evaluator as a top 1% Officer; increased unit readiness by 20%.

• Managed, coordinated, re-allocated and planned all NATO helicopter operations and maintenance totaling over 600 military and contract helicopters from 14 countries across the Afghanistan Theater of operations.• Rated by senior evaluator as top 5% of all Majors in his career; optimized aircraft usage across theater.

• Managed, synchronized and resourced the Army’s first manned/unmanned aviation units (Task Force ODIN) for Improvised Explosive Devices detection and destruction (300 personnel, 20 aircraft, 95 vehicles) in forming, fielding, training and certifying for combat readiness within a ten month time constraint to Iraq and Afghanistan.• Rated by senior evaluator as a top 10% of all Majors in his career; increased unit readiness by 25%.

• Managed and forecasted the annual $10.8M air and $1M ground operational and maintenance budgets.• Rated as top 25% of Majors in the Brigade; increased air operational readiness 10% above Army standard.

• Managed the overall training and readiness of 6 aviation companies (400 personnel, 24 aircraft, 97 vehicles).• Rated as top 20% of Majors in the Brigade; within one year increased unit readiness by 10%.

Assistant Professor of Military Science, Executive Officer, and Logistics Officer of a 126 Cadet Army ROTC Battalion at the University of Alabama. Manages the Battalion Logistics program by coordinating with the university and installation material management for property disposition and direction. Oversees resource status of the Battalion in all classes of supply. Executes the Battalion's operational budgets in excess of $45,000 annually. Manages the Battalion IMPAC credit cards. Assists the Commander in the Command Supply Discipline Program. Serves as the primary instructor for the MSII Cadets. Responsible for teaching the Cadet Command and Unversity curricula and conducting an active Army ROTC training program that challenges and builds cadets' pre-commissioning skills.

AH-64D Company Commander in a Digitized Divisional Attack Helicopter Battalion assigned to the 4th Infantry Division (Mechanized), deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Responsible for the morale, welfare, training, mentorship, safety, and discipline of 2 commissioned officers, 14 warrant officers, and 12 enlisted Soldiers. Responsible for the maintenace and accountability of 6 AH64D Apache Helicopters, 3 wheeled vehicles, and associated ground support equipment valued at over $89M. Primary responsibility is to ensure the company is highly motivated, physically fit, mentally tough, and a highly disciplined combat fighting force. Responsible for preparing the company for deployment as part of any Battalion and/or Company level tactical operations anywhere in the world to fight and win.

Assistant Battalion Operations Officer for the 4th Infantry Division's Attack Helicopter Battalion. Responsible for the planning, execution, and refinement of all Attack Helicopter operations as directed by the Commanding General, 4th Infantry Division (Mechanized). Responsible for developing challenging and realistic combat training for 69 officers, 250 enlisted Soldiers in preparation and deployment to contingencies spanning the globe. Responsible for the training and functionality of flight operations ensuring all Aviators are well resourced for training and combat missions. Responsible for the readiness, security, and overall proficiency of the Battalion Tactical Operations Center. Responsible for the planning, execution, and tracking of current and future operations, taskings, and training. Responsible for acting as the Battalion Aviation Liaison Officer.

Battalion Intelligence Officer (S2) of the most forward-deployed, Longbow equipped attack helicopter battalion in the world. Responsible for individual, company and battalion level security, force protection and intelligence analysis to ensure the battalion is ready to conduct any contingency required by the 2nd Infantry Division. Duties include planning and executing current and long range intelligence operations, maintaining Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection measures and ensuring the security of the battalion. Maintain proficiency as an operational AH-64D combat aviator. Additional duties include: Battalion Force Protection Officer, Key Control Officer, Information Systems Security Manager, Physical Security Manager, Seals Officer, Crime Prevention Officer, Classified Documents Custodian and Map Custodian.

Assistant Operations Officer of the world's first Longbow Apache Attack Helicopter Battalion. Responsible for planning and coordinating individual, team, company, and battalion level training and operations to ensure the battalion can support all worldwide contingency missions of the Force Package One, 1st Cavalry Division. Specific duties include Battalion Training Officer and Chief of Plans. Responsible for preparing operations orders and Quarterly Training Briefs, developing long and short range term training calendars, coordinating taskings and troop schools, scheduling facilities and resources to support training, and executing current operations. Assist in the effective operation of the S3 section consisting of five officers, seven NCOs, and 7 enlisted Soldiers. Additional duties include Force Modernization Officer, USR Officer, and Battalion LNO. Maintains currency in the AH64D.

Platoon Leader in the U.S. Army's first AH64D Longbow Attack Helicopter Battalion assisgned to FORSCOM Heavy Armored Division with rapid deployment missions to any theater in the world. Responsible for the combat readiness, welfare, and morale of five officers, four noncommissioned officers, and five enlisted Soldiers. Responsible for four AH-64D attack helicopters, one HMMWV, one LMTV, and other assigned MTOE equipment valued in excess of $100M. Serves as company commander in his absence. Responsible for maintaining the highest level of tactical and technical expertise to effectively employ team and company size attack helicopter elements. Additional duties include Company FOD Control Officer, Company Claims Officer, and Company Savings Bond Representative.

Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Recruiter for The University of Kansas Army ROTC Department.