Professional pilot dedicated to safety above all else. Decades of life, leadership, and work experience with the ability to apply all of those skills in the airplane and on the ground

Education

Jackson High School
Diploma September 1, 1992 - May 1, 1997
University of Cincinnati
N/A September 1, 1997 - November 1, 2000 Worked toward degrees in Aerospace Engineering, Biology, and Business.
Northwest Mississippi Community College
N/A September 1, 2014 - May 1, 2016 Worked toward a degree in Business.

Work Experience

OWNER AND CHIEF FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR
Big 3 Aviation 01-05-2025 - Present • Created, built, and managed all aspects of a company to instruct aspiring and advancing pilots in the Tucson area • Successfully gained clients, trained them safely, skillfully, and fiscally responsibly, and conducted flight reviews • Conducted preflight planning, risk assessment, aircraft scheduling, and operational decision making • Maintained a perfect safety record while providing individualized flight instruction • Coordinated aircraft maintenance and ensured aircraft airworthiness • Cultivated relationships with clients, vendors, and other business contacts • Served as a mock check ride administrator and counsel for other Tucson area instructors • Hired and supervised an additional flight instructor
SITE MANAGER AND FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR
Epic Flight Academy 01-01-2024 - 01-05-2025 • Managed daily flight operations for a busy part 61 and 141 training location including choreography of aircraft • aircraft maintenance with A&P’s, managed the location based on metrics, adhered to federal and company rules and processes • Part 61 and 141 progress check pilot • Served as a point of escalation for all instructors and students • Grew the location from 1 instructor and 5 students to 11 instructors nearly 40 students • Trained flight students in oral lessons, simulators sessions, and flight lessons to make safe and competent pilots • Achieved a 100% 1st-time pass rate for my students
ACCOUNT MANAGER
MDS Communications 01-11-2020 - 12-2021 • Managed client accounts, fundraising programs, and projects • Collaborated with senior leadership to develop strategy • Developed training materials and videos, and trained call center agents
OFFICE MANAGER
Active Brace and Limb 01-06-2020 - 11-2020 • Managed daily operations and long-term strategic goals for a small healthcare business, including personnel supervision, financial administration, and strategic planning • Collaborated with owners to ensure company success through business, team, and financial strategy
BUSINESS MANAGER
American Boat Rentals 01-05-2017 - 12-2019 • Directed high-tempo day-to-day business operations for a 15-employee company, supporting customer service, financial management, and project execution • Implemented operational improvements, including payroll, reporting, and communication systems that increased organizational efficiency • Partnered with ownership to develop business strategy and manage projects from planning through implementation
SR. LIAISON - CALL CENTER SYSTEMS
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital / ALSAC 01-09-2008 - 01-01-2017 • Led cross-functional technology and process improvement projects supporting nationwide contact center operations • Managed mission-critical systems, vendor relationships, and operational processes supporting more than $20 million in annual donations • Collaborated with senior leadership to improve operational efficiency through Lean Six Sigma methodologies, strategic planning, and project management

Highlights

Site Manager and Flight Instructor
May 1, 2025 Managed Tucson location for Epic Flight Academy
Owner and Chief Flight Instructor
July 24, 2026 Created and ran successful flight instruction business in Tucson
RV'd full-time
October 1, 2019 Explored the United States in an recreational vehicle for 3 years.
Worked at St. Jude
January 1, 2017 Worked at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee growing as a person and professional learning valuable business and life skills.

Aircraft Experience

C-172
  • Time in Type: 1100 hrs
  • Last Training: January 20, 2026
  • Training Type: Initial and Recurrent
  • Facility: Epic Flight Academy, Giving Wings Aviation
  • Price/Day: $170
PA-44
  • Time in Type: 19 hrs
  • Last Training: December 28, 2023
  • Training Type: Initial
  • Facility: Epic Flight Academy
  • Price/Day: $500
C-150
  • Time in Type: 27 hrs
  • Last Training: September 16, 2025
  • Training Type: Initial
  • Facility: Windwalker Aircraft Rental
  • Price/Day: $115