I was born and raised in Florida as the middle child of five in a Marine Corps household, where discipline, service, and personal responsibility were everyday expectations. Homeschooled until college, I learned early how to be self‑directed, adaptable, and relentlessly committed to long‑term goals — qualities that have shaped every chapter of my life, especially my pursuit of aviation.

I began flying in 2016 while attending Lake‑Sumter State College, earning my Private Pilot License at Leesburg International Airport (KLEE), a Delta‑class environment that became my first aviation home. After graduating from Valencia College in 2021, I commissioned as a Marine Corps Officer and served four years as a Manpower Officer, ultimately achieving the rank of Captain. My time in the Marine Corps strengthened my leadership, decision‑making, and operational management skills — and although my path shifted due to medical retirement in 2025, my commitment to aviation never wavered.

While stationed at Marine Corps Base Quantico, I earned my Instrument Rating at Manassas Regional Airport (KHEF), flying in the complex Washington, D.C. SFRA. Training in that environment sharpened my situational awareness, procedural discipline, and ability to operate confidently under pressure.

After returning home to Florida in May 2025, I enrolled at Phoenix East Aviation in Daytona Beach (Class C), where I completed my Commercial Pilot License and am now actively pursuing my CFI, CFII, and MEI. My training background spans Delta, SFRA, and Charlie airspace — a diverse mix that has shaped me into a versatile, safety‑focused, and highly adaptable pilot.

Aviation has been my lifelong goal since the age of four. Even my decision to join the Marine Corps was originally driven by a desire to fly C‑130s. Today, that same determination fuels my progress toward becoming a professional pilot. I bring an unstoppable work ethic, a calm and structured cockpit presence, and a deep respect for the responsibility of flight.

I’m a husband and father of three, and everything I do — from military service to flight training — is driven by a commitment to providing a strong example for my family. My mission now is clear: complete my instructor ratings, build experience, and continue advancing toward an airline career.

Aviation has always been the goal. Now it’s the mission.