I am a proven leader and constant learner working hard to maintain the highest standards for myself and my team.  As the owner of a collision repair shop for 22 years, I learned how to provide excellent customer service, solving problems each and every day while caring well for our highly trained team of 26 team members.  Taking up flying as a hobby in 2017, I built time for fun and as a way to relax from the pressures of work.  After selling my business, I decided to make aviation my second career.   I hope to integrate the skills I learned as an owner and apply them in my next career.  I am reliable, loyal and excited to learn new skills. 

Education

Warner Pacific University
BS August 24, 1998 - May 17, 2002 Student body president my senior year. Albert F. Gray Award recipient (highest student honor given each year) Graduated Summa Cum Laude

Work Experience

Pilot
Advanced Lodging Concepts - March 2, 2026 Part 91 - Fly customer owned Cirrus SR22T. On demand service for customer when they have a need to travel for both business and personal. Most of the flying is mountain flying in both Washington and Oregon. Many of the winter flights are IFR in actual IMC, making management of the FIKI system very important. Learning how to make the hard decisions as the PIC has been challenging and very rewarding.

Highlights

Helping Others
June 4, 2026 I volunteer with Angel Flight West and my last flight was with Lois who is getting cancer treatment in Oregon but lives in central Washington. I had the pleasure of getting her home after her treatment. This particular flight, she asked if she could bring along her daughter for help, and grandson (9 years old) for fun. I took them all and had a great time showing the grandson how the aircraft works and the joy of aviation. It always feels good to do what you love and help others in need at the same time.

Aircraft Experience

SR20, SR22
  • Time in Type: 498.8 hrs
  • Last Training: April 20, 2025
  • Training Type: Commercial Single Engine Land check ride
  • Facility: Scottsdale Executive Flight Training
DA-42
  • Time in Type: 22.1 hrs
  • Last Training: December 6, 2025
  • Training Type: Airplane Muti Engine Land check ride
  • Facility: Flight Stars
PA-28
  • Time in Type: 197.8 hrs
  • Last Training: November 25, 2023