- Passionate, business leader with more than 25 years’ progressive operations experience. Turning monthly losses of $125K to profits of $100K within first six months as General Manager of Kiln Direct (owned by Sumter Transport). Leading company operations spanning profitability, business development, and human resource management.- Provided safety services and compliance audits for Sumter Transport Company (parent company) as well as Sumter Tank Services, Sumter Petroleum and Kiln Direct as their Chief of Safety. Developed first ever comprehensive Safety Plan for Kiln Direct which enhanced worker safety and ensured 100% OSHA compliance.- Successfully secured $2 Million grant for Palmetto Gas Corp, (owned by Sumter Transport) largest single grant awarded in state history. Developing long range plan, budgets and road map for alternative fuel conversion program. Skilled at public speaking and creating highly effective sales presentations directed towards city, county and private business owners. Collaborated with SC Energy Office to pursue Federal Funding.- Initiated start-up Distribution Company, and led all aspects of operations including company profits and losses, human resource management, liaising with investors and customers and innovating advertising.- Pressure tested, combat proven leader and F-16 Pilot with more than 3500 hours flying time. Subject of numerous articles and books for notorious acts of heroism. Inducted into the Aviation Week and Space Technology Hall of Fame. Selected as Aide de Camp for Top U.S. Air Force General.