SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Master Aviator.  Holds highest Pilot ratings in both Civilian and Military aviation.
- 36 years, 10,000+ hours flight experience in over 100 different aircraft.
- 13 years Air Show Experience.  Low level Jet Aerobatic Entertainer and Consummate Crowd Pleaser.
- Holds coveted Zero Altitude Air Show Waiver in both Jets and Propeller Driven Aerobatic Aircraft.
- Experimental test pilot.  Experimental Aircraft Association Flight Advisor.
- 35 years management of multimillion to multibillion dollar assets.
- 35 years supervisory experience, from 1 to 300 personnel.
- Proven ability to work autonomously in high stress, high visibility situations.
- Expert planner and coordinator.  Projects, Air Shows and International Conflicts on time and on budget.
- A self-starter.  Built aviation organization from 0 to over 1000 members in 26 countries in just three years.
- Professional Speaker.  Sought after Presenter.
- Published Writer, Experienced Editor.  Professional Photographer. 

EXPERIENCE
1997-Present  CEO, President, Attitude Aviation, Inc., Livermore, CA (www.AttitudeAviation.com)
                        Co-founded and grew unique aerobatic and adventure flight school from one small hangar and one
                        airplane to the largest school of its type.  Runs most eclectic fleet of rental and ride aircraft in the
                        U.S.  In addition to basic, aerobatic, tailwheel and formation training, offers nostalgic biplane
                        tours, jet orientation flights, air combat flights, open cockpit aerobatics, warbird experiences, etc. 
                        Flies everything.  Manages all aspects of multimillion dollar organization encompassing all aspects
                        of aviation.  Kept Attitude Aviation growing when other flight schools failed after 9/11. 
                        Diversified revenue streams to include Aircraft Maintenance, Aircraft Storage and Care, and Retail
                        Sales in addition to Flight Training and Aircraft Rental.  Made Attitude Aviation a world aviation
                        destination for fun flying and aviation service.

 1997-Present Air Show Pilot, L-39, Firecat Aerial Productions (www.FirecatJet.com)
                        Nationally recognized Professional Air Show Performer.  Flies the only single ship L-39 Jet
                        Aerobatics act in the U.S.  (See www.FirecatJet.com.)  Only L-39 pilot in the U.S. who holds a Level One Low
                        Altitude Waiver, allowing aerobatic flights down to "Zero Altitude."  Known for the Firecat Wall of Fire
                        performance.  Featured in "Air Classics" and other periodicals.  Also qualified for low level aerobatics in high
                        performance propeller driven aerobatic aircraft.  Well known and respected member of the International
                        Council of Air Shows, the trade organization for the air show industry.

 1992-2002      Director, US Air Force Technical Liaison Office, NASA Ames Research Center, CA.
                        Managed complex aerospace research projects, coordinating efforts of all four Air Force
                        Laboratories with two major NASA research centers.  Expanded the technology envelope
                        through engineering analysis and translation of highly technical concepts into reality.
                        Leveraged assets worth several billion dollars to eliminate duplication of effort, save significant
                        money and increase effectiveness of all organizations involved.  Published quarterly NASA
                        activity report, praised by top execs, which spurred new research efforts.  Promoted
                        joint USAF/NASA deicing fluid research which saved the Air Force $1.5 billion in
                        environmental cleanup costs.  Made possible computational fluid dynamics analysis of C-17
                        wing by NASA             which will save $50 million in fuel costs.  Supervised high lift technology test
                        in world’s largest wind tunnel, with direct transfer to our next generation fighter.  NASA
                        deemed this test the most successful in data quantity and quality ever run in that tunnel.

 1987-1992      Director, U-2 Special Operations Branch and Staff Officer, Offutt AFB, NE.
                        Directed worldwide U-2 reconnaissance aircraft operations, coordinating highly classified
                        activities with national and international agencies.  Produced unprecedented 95%+ mission
                        success rate during Desert Storm, the largest, most complex U-2 deployment in history. 
                        Established formal course of training and co-authored U-2 training regulations.  Briefed top
                        level executives daily.  Scripted, produced and narrated highly praised reconnaissance video for
                        CEO of multibillion dollar organization.  Constructed budget for U-2 Program.

 1984-1987      U-2/TR-1 Flight Examiner, Flight Commander, Instructor Pilot and Pilot.
                        Set the standards in one of the world’s most elite flying units.  Flew unique U-2 and TR-1 “spy
                        planes” on classified reconnaissance missions world wide.  Nationally tasked and internationally
                        sensitive, these long duration, high altitude missions were flown solo, in a full pressure suit in a
                        near-space environment.  Due to the inherent danger of these missions and the possibility of
                        capture, the program was Volunteer Only.  Due to the missions’ importance and sensitivity, the
                        results were often briefed directly to the President of the United States.

 1981-1984      Instructional Program Developer, T-38 Instructor Pilot, Randolph AFB, TX.
                        Created academic courseware used in Air Force Pilot Training.  Authored four textbooks and five
                        instructor guides; co-authored others.  Broke new ground authoring and introducing computer
                        assisted instruction to military pilot training.  Produced instructional audiovisuals.  Served as public
                        spokesman for multibillion dollar training and education organization, presenting multimedia
                        briefings to numerous VIPs.  Air Force Air University’s expert on public speaking noted  
                        presentation was one of the best he had ever observed.  Also flew daily as select T-38 instructor
                        pilot, teaching pilots to be instructors.

 1978-1981      T-38 Instructor Pilot and Director of Academics, Columbus AFB, MS.
                        Advanced jet instructor.  Taught aerobatics, basic combat maneuvers, formation, instruments, and
                        navigation, including high-speed low-level navigation in supersonic jets.  Managed instructor staff
                        and academic training of over 1000 student pilots.  Top notch platform instructor and lecturer. 
                        Cited as "Best Instructor Pilot" and "Best Academic Instructor" by numerous classes.

 1975-1978      C-130E/H Aircraft Commander, Little Rock AFB, AR.
                        Flew tactical airlift worldwide, including air drop, disaster relief and secret courier missions. 
                        Top grad in C-130 training.  Upgraded to aircraft commander in minimum time.  Youngest Aircraft
                        Commander in the world's largest tactical airlift wing.

 1974-1975      U.S. Air Force Undergraduate Pilot Training, Moody AFB, GA.
                        Graduated in top 10% in a training program where 50% failed to even finish.  Top academic
                        graduate.  One of only eight selected as Fighter Qualified directly out of pilot training.

 1969-1974      Professional Photographer, Manager of photographic outlets, Student.  Columbus, MS.
                        Obtained BS in Aerospace Engineering on full Air Force scholarship.  Ran successful photographic
                        business in portrait, wedding, technical and advertising photography.  Top salesperson at two photo
                        equipment retailers.  Photography instructor. 

 EDUCATION
- BS, Aerospace Engineering, Mississippi State University, 1973.
- MA, Business Administration, Webster University, 1983.
- MA, Management, Webster University, 1983
- Graduate of numerous US Air Force leadership, management, instructor and technical schools.

 AVIATION HOURS & RATINGS
- Over 10,000 hours, mostly turbine, in 100+ different aircraft
- Commercial Single Engine Land (SEL) License
- Commercial Single Engine Seaplane (SES) License
- Air Transport Pilot (ATP) Multi Engine Land (MEL) License
- Air Transport Pilot (ATP), Multi Engine Seaplane (MES) License
- Instrument, Airplane License
- Certificated Flight Instructor (CFI)
- Type Rating: L-382 (C-130)
- Type Rating, L-39
- Level One Aerobatic Competency Card holder.  (Zero Altitude Waiver)

 RECOGNITION
- USAF Pilot Training: Top 10 Graduate, Academic Excellence Award
- Best Instructor Pilot Awards (6)
- Best Academic Instructor Awards (8)
- Special Flight Safety Award (Solo Save of a $100,000,000 aircraft)
- Top Performer Awards (3), Squadron Officer School: Writing, Speaking and Academics
- Top Graduate, Academic Instructor School
- Air Medals (2): Highly classified U-2 missions (some tasked by and briefed to the President of the United States)
- Meritorious Service Medals (4).  Outstanding performance as:
  -- U-2 Pilot, Instructor Pilot, Flight Commander and Flight Examiner
  -- U-2 Battle Staff and Director of U-2 Special Operations
  -- Technical Writer and Courseware Developer
  -- Instructor Pilot and Director of Academics, T-38

 PROFESSIONAL ORGANZATIONS
- International Council of Air Shows
- Classic Jets Association
- Blackbird Association
- Silent Birdmen Association
- Experimental Aircraft Association
- Warbirds of America
- International Aerobatic Club
- National Association of Flight Instructors
- Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association
- NASA Speakers Bureau
- Chamber of Commerce
- Livermore Valley Airman's Association

 PERSONAL INTERESTS
Flying, experimental aircraft construction and test, fitness, kayaking, hiking, free diving, hang gliding, auto restoration, scuba diving, camping, reading, writing, photography, visual arts, performing arts, music, etc.