Transforming Organizations Through Leadership, Strategy, and Innovation
I am an executive leader and Air Force Colonel with more than 25 years of experience driving organizational performance in high-stakes, high-complexity environments. My career spans Special Operations and Mobility aviation, global joint operations, corporate leadership, and the strategic transformation of mission-critical organizations. I bring a unique blend of operational depth and executive experience shaped by national-level missions requiring TS/SCI access and large-scale command responsibilities.
I help organizations accelerate performance, strengthen culture, and build long-term momentum by combining real-world leadership with forward-leaning strategic insight. I have led P&L operations, developed business growth strategies, built high-performing teams, and shaped organizations across defense, aerospace, corporate, and emerging-technology sectors. Whether improving organizational clarity, scaling processes, or driving strategic initiatives, I focus on creating disciplined, innovative solutions that position companies for sustained success.
Executive Portfolio
A curated overview of the leadership, operational, and strategic impact I’ve delivered across military, corporate, and national-level environments. These pillars reflect the core strengths I bring to senior executive roles, complex organizations, and companies navigating transformational growth.
I also bring a uniquely military-honed ability to step into new missions, organizations, and problem sets, rapidly learn them, stabilize them, and make them better. The Air Force repeatedly placed me in unfamiliar, demanding roles and expected immediate performance, improvement, and leadership. This cycle of continuous adaptation and enterprise-level problem solving is foundational to how I operate and one of the most valuable skills I bring to any organization.
Strategic Leadership and Organizational Transformation
I’ve led large, complex organizations through periods of growth, transition, and mission-critical operations. My leadership has shaped the readiness, performance, and long-term direction of high-impact teams across the Air Force, national-level commands, and industry. I’m trusted to lead at scale, guide organizations through uncertainty, and drive transformation with clarity and purpose.
Highlights
• Deputy Wing Commander leading more than 3,000 Airmen executing global C-5M strategic airlift and mobility operations supporting national priorities
• Directed operational oversight and strategic readiness for more than 33,000 personnel across 18 Air Force Reserve mobility wings as Deputy Director of Operations at HQ 4th Air Force
• Stewarded large enterprise-level budgets and mission portfolios, driving organizational transformation, enhancing culture and accountability, and improving performance across diverse, high-pressure environments
Business Growth, P&L Leadership, and Operational Excellence
As President of Vector Solutions, I led the company through major growth, operational restructuring, and the execution of complex, multi-agency defense programs. My experience includes full P&L ownership, enterprise-level business development, and building high-performing teams capable of delivering results across demanding customer environments. I bring a disciplined, strategic approach to growth, financial performance, and organizational resilience.
Highlights
• Achieved more than 1,900 percent growth over five years and restored profitability within 12 months during a global economic disruption
• Led business development, capture, and proposal strategy across a broad spectrum of DoD, USAF, USSOCOM, AFSOC, MARSOC, and related mission partners
• Oversaw multi-million-dollar programs with responsibility for financial performance, operational execution, customer engagement, and personnel leadership
Special Operations, Joint Missions, and National-Level Operational Leadership
My operational background spans Special Operations and Mobility aviation, global combat missions, and joint operations requiring TS/SCI and SAP access. I have commanded, executed, and supported some of the most complex and consequential missions of the past two decades—experience that shapes how I lead teams under pressure, make decisions in dynamic environments, and navigate the strategic realities of the national-security enterprise.
Highlights
• Supported Tier-1 Joint Special Operations Command missions aligned to national objectives, bringing precision, discipline, and strategic awareness to high-consequence operations
• Executed combat and contingency missions across Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, and Syria, including Fallujah, missions supporting the capture of Saddam Hussein, and participation in efforts to help disarm elements of the FARC
• Integrated advanced command, control, SATCOM, and mission-system capabilities to support global mobility, Special Operations, and emerging joint and space-aligned mission requirements
Innovation, Technology Integration, and Training Modernization
I have led modernization efforts involving advanced technology, training, and mission systems across Special Operations, mobility forces, and emerging programs. My focus is on building future-ready capabilities, accelerating learning, and integrating advanced systems that enhance performance, decision-making, and mission effectiveness across complex environments.
Highlights
• Developed and fielded a virtual-reality aircraft training system that enabled realistic, task-specific instruction for aircrew and maintenance teams, reducing training time and increasing proficiency
• Led strategic planning for next-generation command, control, SATCOM, and mission-system capabilities, including integration of advanced data, communication, and connectivity solutions across distributed operations
• Supported early phases of space-aligned modernization, including ground-station development, PED node evolution, and enhancements to SATCOM architectures and mission-system interoperability
High-Performing Teams, Culture, and Leadership Development
My leadership style centers on building resilient, high-trust teams capable of performing at the highest levels in demanding environments. I emphasize communication, clarity, discipline, and empowerment—creating cultures where people thrive, leaders grow, and organizations operate with purpose and accountability. I believe in leading from the front, developing others, and shaping teams that are aligned, capable, and ready for complex missions.
Highlights
• Led 24/7/365 global operations across diverse commands and mission sets, ensuring unity of effort, disciplined execution, and sustained organizational performance
• Built cohesive, high-performing teams through periods of rapid growth, organizational change, and crisis, stabilizing operations while strengthening culture and trust
• Mentored and developed leaders at every level, shaping cultures grounded in accountability, integrity, mission focus, and high-performance expectations