Program manager with 20+ years of military experience in air and space, holding a TS/SCI security clearance. Proven leader of award-winning teams with numerous accomplishments highlighted in national publications. Strong expertise in leadership, public speaking, written communication, new development, test execution, and fostering team success. Dedicated mentor and motivated innovator.
- Led Detachment's busiest branch with 31 members, keeping 11 programs worth $33B on-track
- Guided 6-satellite Air Force Space Command operational test plan, shaping future warfighting path
- Created first rapid space test strategy, enabled nuclear command and control capabilities four-years early
- Rated #2/10 amongst direct peers (military Majors)
- Led 6 teams/90+ members, won MAJCOM approved for $1B classified capabilities
- Drove certification of 16+ industry partner facilities, streamlining POTUS priority program, saving 2-years
- Chief planner for $110M classified staffing contract upgrade extension, ensured 7-program/80-member mission continuity
- Led 38-member Space Situational Awareness Team, added 8 non-traditional sensors meeting Strategic Command's (STRATCOM) Commander's #1 priority
- Directed $5.8M laser deconfliction project, mitigated 85 design errors and reduced project risk by 70%
- Won Division Company Grade Officer of the Quarter
- Rated #2/14 amongst peers (military Captains)
- Led 67-member government /Industry team supporting $500M United States Northern Command contingency capability
- Facilitated operational unit Outstanding rating from national inspectors
- Piloted $62M/4-year contract source selected team, saved $8.4M in operations and maintenance
(2) Meritorious Service Medals for outstanding service to the nation
(1) Joint Commendation Medal for exceptionally meritorious achievement during Operation Iraqi Freedom
(1) Air Force Commendation Medal
2003 Most Valuable Player (Golf) – United States Air Force Academy, CO
2008 PME “Top Performer,” “Exceptional Performer,” ASBC, Maxwell AFB, AL
2008 Company Grade Officer of the Second Quarter – 413 FLTS, Hurlburt Field, FL
2008 Program Engineer of the Year – 46th Operations Group, Eglin AFB, FL
2009 Program Engineer, 1st Quarter – 413 FLTS, Hurlburt Field, FL
2010 Program Engineer, 3rd Quarter – 46th Operations Group, Eglin AFB, FL
2011 Company Grade Officer, 2nd Quarter – ESC/HSII, Peterson AFB, CO
2011 Program Manager, 3rd Quarter – ESC/HSII, Peterson AFB, CO
2013 Graduated Summa Cum Laude – MBA, Trident University, Cypress, CA
2013 Senior Company Grade Officer, 1st Quarter – AFLCMC/HBQ, Peterson AFB, CO
2014 Senior Company Grade Officer, 1st Quarter – AFLCMC/HBQI, Peterson AFB, CO
2014 Senior Company Grade Officer, 2nd Quarter – AFLCMC/HBQ, Peterson AFB, CO
2016 SAF/AQ FGO Spot Award – SMC/SYA, Los Angeles AFB, CA
2016 Field Grade Officer of the Month – SMC/SYA, Los Angeles AFB, CA
2017 Division Team of the Quarter – SMC/RNG, Los Angeles AFB, CA
2019 Division FGO of the 4th Quarter – AFOTEC/SMT, Peterson AFB, CO
2022 Delta 13 Team of the Year – DEL13 Det 1, United States Air Force Academy, CO