Leads execution of manned and unmanned aircraft operations, maintenance, logistics and consulting contracts, both government and commercial. Develops personnel, processes and resources across programs to achieve superior resource efficiency which maximizes investment returns and produces effective customer outcomes. Collaborates with internal C-suite executives and partner firms in the design and implementation of process improvement initiatives to continuously improve operational and financial performance. Establishes new programs and oversees execution to effectively meet customer cost, schedule and performance objectives. Coordinates with Chief Financial Officer to develop and monitor program and corporate budgets. Conducts negotiations on behalf of DelMar Aerospace to enter into new contracts and mitigate risk to existing ones. Advises customers and partners on the means and methods to technically and financially capture aerospace operations and maintenance service contracts.

Oversaw execution of eight unmanned and manned aircraft vehicle service and modification contracts, program managers and 50+ MQ-1, MQ-9, RQ-7 pilots, sensor operators and support personnel for government and commercial customers both in the US and deployed locations. Orchestrates personnel, processes and resources across multiple programs to achieve effective customer outcomes with superior resource efficiency that maximizes investment returns. Teams with C-suite executives to establish integrated process improvement initiatives that cross functional boundaries to achieve transformational financial results. Designs new aerospace programs in response to customer requirements to cost effectively achieve second-to-none results globally. Conducts negotiations on behalf of the Company to maximize shareholder returns while exceeding customer demands. Develops and implements novel aircraft modifications to achieve game changing battlefield results.

Responsible for delivering performance (cost, schedule, quality, customer satisfaction) as well as business results (revenue, direct labor, profit) while managing a $337M MQ-1/-9 Remotely Piloted Aircraft Program contract in support of US Air Force and Joint operations. Leads 200+ aircrew, aircraft and communications maintenance techs supporting aircraft, ground control stations and satellite terminals in accordance with an AS9100-certified Quality Management System. Supervises Program operations, maintenance, supply, personnel, and EHS functions. Constructs and executes Partnerships to cost-effectively improve execution via collaboration. Builds and leads effective teams to interface with the customer. Directly supervises 8 support/operations personnel. • Executes daily oversight and reporting for US Air Force MQ-1/-9 global network operations and sustainment to effectively and efficiently meet government contract requirements. • Develops and implements program management processes and procedures to ensure the timely and cost-effective completion of projects and task orders in accordance with customer contract requirements.• Effectively constructs, oversees and aligns operating budgets to support evolving customer requirements• Manages sub-contractor & Partner relationships to maximize the effectiveness of joint operations • Analyzes operations, customer feedback to generate forward-looking continuous process improvement • Collaborates with Corporate functions (e.g. Human Resources) to facilitate mission execution• Develops proposals in response to customer requests and for new business development opportunities

Led, directed, and coordinated the activities of 148 personnel to maximize margins at a $15M aerospace metals processing P&L with 50+ customers ranging from OEMs to 1st and 2nd tier manufacturers. Processed, coated, and packaged 500K+ aerospace, defense, and commercial parts monthly with 99%+ quality to support total customer satisfaction. Drove improved plant performance via Partnering, Lean Manufacturing, and employee development. Directly supervised 6 personnel overseeing operations, safety, environmental, occupational health, quality, plant engineering, and project management functions. Developed, executed, and monitored budgets for operations and capability investment. Teamed with Corporate leaders to improve employee performance, quality-of-life and retention. • Revamped plant core strategic focus, operational processes—delivered best monthly sales (Jan 17) in 3 years • Initiated, executed first-ever cross-plant Value Stream Mapping process improvement event—drove 21% flow day reduction, 31% sales increase with key partners--CPI model exported to 2 more customers • Collaborated with Corporate controllers to successfully build mitigations for $750K in budget errors • Increased stabilization in the plant’s revenue stream through significant expansion into medical component processing; part fabrication; assembly & magnetic particle non-destructive testing • Teamed with HR to implement novel personnel process changes—improved work environment, employment, & training opportunities--reduced technician turnover from 10%+ monthly to <5% • Led redesign of coatings career field--implemented cross-training to turn under-utilized specialists into painters—expanded labor capacity of core constraint by 45% with negligible cost increase • Built 360º view of plant/equipment status & expansion plans to align operational requirements to facility capabilities in time & space—equipment maintenance < budget 3 consecutive months

Directed AS9100-certified aerospace MRO to execute depot-level maintenance, repair, and modification work on 525+ F-35, F-22, F-16, A-10, T-38, and C-130 aircraft each year within $326M budget. Oversaw maintenance of aircraft depot industrial complex with 46 buildings, work-specific stands, and tooling valued at $325M. Led development and implementation of continuous process improvements, Lean manufacturing initiatives, and quality assurance policies and procedures, ensuring customer satisfaction and airworthiness. Developed and deployed environmental, safety, and occupational health policy and procedures to comply with OSHA, EPA, and state requirements and regulations. * Achieved 90% on-time production of 377 of 378 scheduled aircraft and 147 unscheduled aircraft at five-year low defect rate and $7.6M under budget.* Turned around troubled $250M 150-aircraft program to meet schedule, budget, and deliverable targets.* Cut maintenance cycle by 29% from 211 to 150 days in eight months.* Implemented public-private partnership with Lockheed Martin to modify more than 40 F-22 and F-35 aircraft for US and International customers annually with a $42M budget. * Accelerated modification line by nearly 30%, from 300 to 210 days.* Generated 15% increase in work hours without adding any facilities.

Directed staff of 16 direct reports and more than 200 technicians to launch and repair 1,200 combat and transient aircraft valued at $1.4B+ for Operation Enduring Freedom. Provided management oversight for eight facilities, $8.1M fleet of 50 vehicles, $35M in spares kits, and $4.7M inventory of contingency equipment. * Saved $30M while reducing alert response time 66%. * Realized U.S. Air Force’s highest aircraft utilization rate with zero maintenance delays in 10 weeks.* Achieved fleet’s best mission capable rating with 94%+ supply fulfillment rate.

Directed operations of 900+ active duty, Air National Guard, civil service, and contractor personnel to support more than 6,000 U.S. Air Force, joint, and allied transient aircraft each year. Managed maintenance production, logistics sustainment, and quality assurance for 35 different aircraft. * Turned around failing partnership between Active Duty personnel and Air National Guard.* Boosted aircraft availability 11% in one year.* Improved scheduling effectiveness by 13%.

Led team of more than 60 staff to create operational plans that orchestrated the integration and maneuver of Joint and Allied forces to respond to regional and global threats.* Hand-picked to craft 20-year U.S. Pacific strategic vision to enable a viable US military response to growing international tensions in the Asia-Pacific region.* Revamped antiquated protocols to counter evolving threats with novel strategic contingency planning solutions.* Crafted a strategic framework that guided the successful US responses to 2010 North Korean aggression & 2011 Japan earthquake crises.

Directed coordination and activities of more than 900 military and contractor personnel in the U.S. Air Force’s first Predator/Reaper (MQ-1/9) aircraft maintenance unit, comprised of 80+ aircraft, 29 ground control stations, and $450M fixed satellite relay station. * Built, managed, and sustained satellite- and fiber optic cable-based aircraft command and control system enabling unmanned aerial vehicle flights anywhere in the world.* Initiated first-of-its-kind command and control maintenance protocols for global operations encompassing nine Air Force and Allied sites worldwide.* Reduced operations and maintenance budget by $2.7M and UAVs by 20% per global site while maintaining mission capability standards and meeting all combat mission execution requirementsAdditional U.S. Air Force Experience: Chief, F/A-22 Field Support Branch Program Manager | Aide-de-Camp | Director of Logistics | Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor | Flight Commander, Aircraft Maintenance | Deputy Maintenance Officer, Aircraft Operations | Flight Commander, Aircraft Structural Fabrication | Aircraft Sortie Generation Officer | Adjutant, Aerospace Operations