Board-Ready Leadership for Complex, Regulated Growth

I help boards and CEOs govern growth in high-risk environments - where decisions carry real consequence.

Former Aerospace & Defense President, Founder, and U.S. Air Force Colonel who brings governance-ready judgment, risk discipline, and strategic oversight to boards operating in complex and regulated industries.

My experience spans enterprise budgets exceeding $200M and leadership organizations ranging from growth-stage companies to large, globally distributed institutions.

WHY BOARDS ENGAGE ME

Boards today face a convergence of risk, growth pressure, regulatory complexity, and leadership strain. I bring a perspective shaped by decades of decision-making in environments where clarity, accountability, and trust are non-negotiable.

I serve as a constructive partner to CEOs and Chairs, helping boards:

• Govern growth without over-reaching into management

• Strengthen decision quality under uncertainty

• Align strategy, risk, and capital allocation

• Build resilient leadership and organizational culture

GOVERNANCE APPROACH

I approach board service through a governance-first lens, focused on oversight, accountability, and long-term enterprise value rather than day-to-day operations.

My role is to:

• Ask the right questions

• Challenge assumptions constructively

• Support executive leadership without diluting accountability

• Help boards see around corners in high-consequence and regulated environments

AREAS OF BOARD VALUE

Strategy & Growth Oversight
Scaling organizations responsibly in regulated and capital-constrained environments

Risk, Compliance & Governance
Oversight experience shaped by federal regulation, mission-critical operations, and fiduciary responsibility

Financial Acumen & Capital Stewardship
Governance experience across large budgets, margin improvement, and investor alignment

Leadership, Culture & CEO Support
Trusted advisor focused on executive effectiveness, accountability, and decision cadence

RELEVANT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

President & Co-Founder - Aerospace & Defense Services Company

• Led 1,900% growth over five years

• Oversaw enterprise strategy, operations, customer relationships, and capital allocation

• Built executive teams, governance processes, and scalable operating rhythms

Deputy Wing Commander (Colonel), U.S. Air Force Reserve

• Senior leader responsible for operations and maintenance budgets exceeding $225M

• Oversight of 3,000+ personnel and global mission execution

• Regular advisor to senior leadership on readiness, risk, and strategic prioritization

Deputy Director of Operations (Colonel), Headquarters Level

• Enterprise oversight for readiness and training of 33,000+ personnel across 300 units

• Led standardization, performance measurement, and organizational alignment

BOARD & COMMITTEE ALIGNMENT

• Independent Director

• Advisory Board Member

Committee Experience & Readiness
Strategy & Growth • Risk & Compliance • Government & Regulatory Affairs • Human Capital & Leadership • Technology & Mission-Critical Operations

BOARD ENGAGEMENT INTERESTS

I selectively consider paid independent director or advisory board roles with organizations that value:

• Strong governance and accountability

• Disciplined growth in complex or regulated markets

• Constructive CEO partnership

• Long-term enterprise value creation

Board service is complementary - not transitional - to my continued executive leadership career.