Following 10 Years of active duty US Naval Aviation service, as a Helicopter & Fixed Wing Pilot, he pursued progressive corporate manufacturing and quality roles, while flying Helicopters with the Army National Guard in several states. Following his Naval service, he left to pursue manufacturing operations including Allegheny Technologies (Primary Specialty Steel production), Dell Computers Laptop Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement, and Logistics and Contact Lens Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement/Quality Engineering with Johnson & Johnson. He worked the past year teaching Dual Enrollment courses with the Gaetz Aerospace Institute at Embry Riddle University, as an Adjunct Professor. With over 1,900 Total Flight Hours in Multiengine Helicopter & Fixed Wing Turbine aircraft, he completed his Advanced Ground Instructor rating and Part 107 UAS rating. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Systems & Engineering Management from Texas Tech University.
