Leads a global enterprise with 15 subordinate units with over 4000 employees valued at $5 billion in the development and implementation of a new strategic focus and culture through creative relationship building and effective strategic communication. Efforts resulting in 22% reduction in annual operating budget from $31M annually to just over $26M.Manages the integration of the Navy’s first operational unmanned vertical takeoff aircraft into shipboard/international operations. Coordinates and manages supply chain requirements, cost wise readiness within Aviation Maintenance, unique training, and a remarkably complex stakeholder map to innovate through operational challenges coupled with extensive risk analysis.

Led 900 personnel operating 36 aircraft and $1.6B in assets in all manned and unmanned mission sets to include: Aviation Mine Warfare, ASUW, ISR-T, Personnel Recovery, Aviation Firefighting and Combat Logistics. Trained and resourced 9 operational squadrons with fully qualified pilots/aircrew. Maintained an impeccable safety culture, reduced Class B/C/D mishap rates by 38 % for a capital expenditure savings of $155K while continuing a +300,000 flight hour Class A Mishap Free record.

Served as the National President and Chief Executive Office (CEO) of the Naval Helicopter Association, a 2800+ member 501(C) organization founded in 1976 to promote the development and use of naval vertical lift aircraft in the United States Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. Specific accomplishments in this role include:• Publisher of Rotor Review magazine. • Oversaw a double-digit increase in membership during tenure as President and acceleration of lifetime membership program. • Continues to serve on the Board of Directors (2023-present)

Pers-43, O-5 Rotary Wing Assignments Officer. Responsible for the pinpoint distribution and comprehensive human resource management for over 500 full time military officers/aviators.

H-60 Seahawk helicopter squadron commander, responsible for 400 people, 12 aircraft and a $5M budget while operating throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Managed all components of organizational functions to include: operations, logistics, strategic planning, financial management and budgeting, human resources, family support, administration, communications technology, and medical needs.Specific accomplishments in this role include:Organization recognized by FY18 Battle Efficency Award spanning the width of leadership tour.

International strategic planner and coordinator of cross-functional teams in support of Presidential Initiatives to reduce proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction.Guided multi-agency teams in Nation's Captial Region in the development and execution of bi-lateral and multi-national exercises and policy engagements.

Led an operations team responsible for all training, medical readiness, certification, qualification, and all quality programs to include quality process, control, and assurance for 11 helicopters.Independently led a 30 person operational team and 2 aircraft for 7 month overseas deployment to Middle East and Western Pacific. Responsible for all aspects of combat ready operations, risk assesment, logistics, maintenance, and safety.