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Orlando, Florida, Us

Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Crossworks Technologies, Inc (CWTI) a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) certified Logistics, Engineering, Information Technology, and Training support company. Responsible for program execution, resource management and client relationship. Collaborates with the Founder/CEO and leads the management team to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of systems, processes, and personnel designed to accommodate the rapid growth and evolution objectives of our organization. Develops relationships with prospective clients, while maintaining existing client relationships.

Orlando, Florida, Us

First Coast Honor Flight (FCHF) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization serving veterans in the 9 counties that make up North East Florida and is part of the nationwide Honor Flight Network. The sole mission of Honor Flight is to transport elderly and ill military veterans to Washington, D.C., at no cost to them, to visit the memorials and monuments honoring their sacrifices.

Washington, Dc, Us

Principal Military Director responsible for leading a team of over 13,500 personnel (civilian, military, and contractor) with an annual budget of over $5B that provides technical support and subject matter expertise regarding aviation acquisition, life cycle logistics, industrial operations, and sustainment planning processes for all Naval Aviation aircraft and weapon systems.

Washington, Dc, Us

Director of Aviation Maintenance, Material and Readiness: Hand-picked subject matter expert and principal advisor for aviation maintenance and sustainment to the Vice Admiral responsible for Naval Aviation. Led a staff composed of 220 military, civilian and contractor personnel responsible for the logistics, planning, budgeting, contracting and policy necessary to maintain, globally deploy and safely operate all 3950 Navy and Marine Corps aircraft and associated engines, airborne systems and support equipment.

Washington, Dc, Us

Commanding Officer of the Navy's largest aviation MRO organization with 3200 unionized civilians and 1000 military personnel specializing in the overhaul, maintenance, engineering, and logistical support of 15 different types of rotary wing, propeller and jet aircraft; servicing more than 225 airframes and 35,000 components with annual revenues exceeding $550 million.

Washington, Dc, Us

Commanding Officer of the Department of Defense’s only overseas aviation depot. Responsible for the overhaul, repair and modification of Navy and Marine Corps aircraft, support equipment and components with a workforce of over 200 civilians, military and foreign nationals and an annual budget in excess of $65 million. Managed maintenance contracts in Australia, Guam, Korea, Japan and Singapore.

Washington, Dc, Us

Held numerous technical, programmatic and business related acquisition leadership positions. Responsible for the design, testing, verification, fielding, sustainment, maintenance, repair and overhaul of our most complex, technologically advanced weapons systems. Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX-1) 1995-1997, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) 1997-1999, Precision Strike Weapons Program (PMA-201) 1999-2002, Fleet Readiness Center South East (FRCSE) 2002-2007.

Washington, Dc, Us

Aviation Officer Candidate School / VT-10 / VT-86 / VS-27 / VS-22 2500+ Flight Hours / 30+ Aircraft Types / 200+ Aircraft Carrier Arrested Landings (Traps)

Washington, Dc, Us

Master Of Science (Msc)

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba)

Graduate, College Of Naval Command And Staff

Graduate, Advanced Program Management Course

Associate Of Arts (Aa)