3rd generation and 10th pilot in my family, aviation is most certainly in my blood.
Away from flying I enjoy spending time at home with my wife Joan and the crew of cats, birds, and other wildlife she has lured into our lives. Away from home I spend time playing disc golf, which gets me into the woods and keeps my competitive nature and need for self-improvement satisfied.
Education
Kilo Charlie Aviation
CFI, CFII, MEI, CMEL, CSEL, IR, PPL March 4, 2024 - May 12, 2025
Louisiana State University
Finance September 1, 2000 - December 21, 2006 BS in Finance with a concentration in Investment
Minor in Spanish Literature
Work Experience
Certified Flight Instructor
US Aviation Academy November 3, 2025 - November 3, 2025 • Conduct FAA-compliant flight and ground instruction.
• Train students in VFR, IFR, risk management, and aeronautical decision-making.
Certified Flight Instructor
Kilo Charlie Aviation May 1, 2025 - Present • Conduct FAA-compliant flight and ground instruction.
• Train students in VFR, IFR, risk management, and aeronautical decision-making.
Rideshare Driver
Uber and Lyft - April 28, 2025 • Completed 750+ passenger trips with an excellent safety record and high customer satisfaction.
• Recognized for professionalism, friendliness, and exceptional passenger service.
Certified Healthcare Interpreter™
Independent Contractor - December 1, 2025 -Excellent command of English and Spanish languages.
-Over 2,000 interpreting sessions conducted with great satisfaction for patient and provider.
-Provide interpreting for businesses with Spanish speaking employees
-Conducted interpreting sessions in medical, corporate, industrial, and education settings.
-Simultaneous and Consecutive interpreting.
Highlights
Gold Seal
July 24, 2026 On July 24th I had a meeting with my local FSDO representative and was awarded the coveted certificate of Gold Seal CFI. It took a lot of hard work and luck to help 9 out of 10 students achieve their certificate or rating on their first attempt.