Occupation: Training Solutions Manager
Company: CAE USA
Born: Nyssa, Oregon
Education:
MS in Management and Human Resources Development, Webster University (1994)
BASc in Aviation Management, Troy University (1984)
Certifications:
Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certification; Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument (CFII); Certified Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI)
Career:
Training Solutions Manager, Canadian Aviation Electronics (CAE) USA, Little Rock, AR (2024-Present)
Solutions Architect, Training Management Team Lead, CAE USA, Tampa, FL (2018-Present)
Solutions Architect Group Lead, CAE USA, Sherwood, AR (2020-2024)
Solutions Architect, CAE USA, Sherwood, AR (2020-2024)
Courseware Developer, CAE USA, Sherwood, AR (2019-2020)
Captain, Southwest Airlines, Dallas, TX (1999-2019)
Military:
From Second Lieutenant to Major (O-4), United States Air Force (1984-1999); Chief of Curriculum Management, Air Education and Training Command (AETC) Detachment, Little Rock Air Force Base, AR (1997-1999); Deputy Commander Detachment 1, Air Education and Training Command, Little Rock Air Force Base, AR (1984-1999); Instructor and Evaluator Pilot, Little Rock Air Force Base, AR (1992-1997); Aircraft Commander, Dyess Air Force Base, TX (1990-1992); Instructor Pilot, Columbus Air Force Base, MS (1987-1990); Chief Warrant Officer 3 (CW3), Instructor Pilot, United States Army, Various Locations (1976-1984)
Civic:
Head of Disaster Preparedness and Safety, Local Church; Supporter, Tornado Disaster Relief Efforts, Tarping Roofs, National Organizations, FEMA, Wynne, AK; Past Board Member, River City, Little Rock, AR (Two Years)
Achievements:
Completed the Little Rock Marathon (2009); Held the rank of captain as a pilot, a role that required an airline transport pilot rating, the highest FAA certification; Acknowledged with several letters of recognition at Southwest Airlines, prompted by positive passenger feedback regarding his professionalism and service; Multiple letters of commendation from three- and four-star generals, recognizing his contributions during his military service
Awards:
Recipient, Meritorious Service Medal; Recipient, Air Medal for “His Service during Desert Storm”
Memberships:
Director of Seniors, Civil Air Patrol
Family:
Married: Connie (1978-Present)
Children: Kevin; Nathan
Four Grandchildren
Hobbies:
Woodworking; Running; Spending time with his family
