• 3100

Certifications:

• Commercial – ASEL, AMEL, Helicopter
• CFI – ASE, AME, Helicopter
• CFII – Airplane & Helicopter
• FAA NVG Instructor

Education:

• Master of Science, Aviation Systems Management – University of Tennessee
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering – Gonzaga University Graduate
• U.S. Naval Test Pilot School Graduate
• Marine Corps Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) Course Graduate

Experience:

• LtCol, USMC (Retired)
• 5 Extended Overseas Deployments to include 2 extended shipboard deployments
• Shipboard deployment to support the UN Forces withdrawal from Somalia
• SH-60B Mid-Air Retrieval System Proof-of Concept Validation
• S-70(C)M-1 Performance & Flying Qualities Testing
• CH-53E and AH-1W Covert Flare Separation Testing
• YMH-60K Low Airspeed/Critical Azimuth Testing
• M/CH-53E Dynamic Interface, NVS & FLIR Testing
• SH-60B/F & HH-60H/J Dynamic Interface, NVG & ASW Testing

Instructor Specialties

• Rotary Wing Performance & Flying Qualities
• Operational Test and Evaluation
• Night Vision Systems
• Professional Spaceflight Certification
• Developmental/Experimental Test and Evaluation
• Helicopter Upset Recognition and Recovery Training (H-URRT)

Awards & Affiliations:

• Member, Society of Experimental Test Pilots (SETP)
• Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (x2)
• National Defense Service Medal
• Navy Achievement Medal Joint Service Achievement Medal
• Navy Commendation Medal (x2) Joint Service Commendation Medal
• Joint Meritorious Service Medal
• Defense Meritorious Service Medal