Commercial Pilot with Instrument and Multi-Engine ratings and 585.3 total flight hours. Experienced in single- and multi-engine operations with a strong emphasis on safety, decision-making, and operational discipline. Brings approximately 18 years of combined federal civilian and active-duty military service, including senior Department of the Army program and product leadership at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD. Also oLers more than 15 years of defense-industry experience in systems integration, program management, technical operations, and acquisition support. Committed to operational excellence, safety, and mission success in both civilian and government aviation environments.

Education

American Public University System
Bachelor of Arts in Government Contracting and Acquisition — August 2021 - Bachelor of Arts in Government Contracting and Acquisition, August 2021. Practice-focused coursework covered the federal acquisition lifecycle, contract management, defense budgeting, cost and price analysis, negotiation, procurement regulations, and strategic program planning through real-world case studies.
American InterContinental University
Associate in Business Administration - Associate in Business Administration, June 2003. Foundational coursework covered business operations, accounting, marketing, economics, professional communication, and workplace technology.

Work Experience

Department of the Army Civilian | Program & Product Leadership
Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD 11-2011 - Present Provide strategic oversight and leadership for complex Army acquisition, integration, and lifecycle-management programs. Manage program schedules, requirements, cost planning, procurement strategies, budgets, and execution. Coordinate with military leadership, government organizations, operational users, and industry partners. Support system development, testing, fielding, sustainment, and compliance with federal acquisition requirements.
Defense Contracting & Systems Integration Professional
Northrop Grumman and Other Defense Organizations 12-1995 - 11-2011 Led technical operations, systems integration, program execution, and field support for large-scale Army tactical communications and command-and-control programs. Managed multidisciplinary teams, schedules, costs, requirements, testing, training, logistics, and stakeholder relationships. Supported deployed military operations and the development, fielding, and sustainment of mission-critical systems.

Highlights

FAA Commercial Pilot Qualifications
March 15, 2026 Earned an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate on February 28, 2025, followed by a Multi-Engine rating on March 15, 2026. Also holds an Instrument rating earned September 20, 2019, with a current flight review through March 31, 2028.
500-Hour Flight-Time Milestone
Surpassed 500 hours of total flight experience, including significant pilot-in-command, cross-country, instrument, complex-aircraft, and multi-engine time. This milestone reflects continued professional development across a diverse range of single- and multi-engine aircraft.
Guardian of Freedom Award
January 1, 1999 Received the Guardian of Freedom Award in recognition of exceptional technical and operational support to the U.S. Army. Recognized for contributing specialized expertise to mission-critical tactical communications systems and supporting military readiness.

Aircraft Experience

PA-28
  • Time in Type: 220.0 hrs
C-172
  • Time in Type: 81.2 hrs
PA-23
  • Time in Type: 25.4 hrs
PA-34
  • Time in Type: 14.5 hrs