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Planning and Construction
Operations and Security
Information Technology
Government Collaboration
Supervision and Public Speaking
Contract Negotiation and Marketing
Over 20 years in aviation experience.
Analyst, Director, Manager, Specialist.
MBAA, BBA, CM, Pilot.
CAD, Computers, Technology, Access, Excel, Programming, Sketchup.
Model Aviation, Code, Social Media, special projects.
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Profile
Profile
Over 20 years of aviation career experience and training reflecting strong relationships with airport users, tenants, and governing agencies that yield increased grant acceptance, strong negotiation skills, creative marketing ideas, and a watchful eye on airport operations.
Managed multi-million dollar airport expansion projects including:
Parallel taxiway,
New 10' high wildlife perimeter fence and underground apron
New lighting systems,
runway narrowing, shoulder paving, runway reconstruction,
Facilities, and more.
Completed the initial design work and technical specification on a multiple of different projects:
Apron, Runway, and Taxiway (re) construction
ARFF, SRE, and Terminal (re) construction
Fuel Farm, Land, and Hangar developments
Knowledge of unique situations where airport planning and construction can be complex or delicate requiring special attention to detail and community interaction.
Not problems, their Opportunities in disguise
Extensive computer technology and statistical analysis experience.
Access
CAD
Excel
Modeling
MS Office Suite
Programming
Professional Experience
Professional Experience
With a background in aeronautical and airport operations, I have held key positions from Aeronautical Analyst at the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency to Airport Director at St. Louis Downtown Airport. My career is marked by managing critical data and overseeing major operational improvements, demonstrating strong leadership and technical proficiency.
St. Louis, MO
Aeronautical Analyst
Ensure the safe and efficient collection and distribution of aeronautical information to the United States Military and other trusted partners.
Key Highlights
Possess Security Clearance.
Manage aeronautical data for multiple countries, data publications, NOTAMS, and other methods of distribution and communications.
Develop scripts, tools, and resources to increase job performance and accuracy.
Securely distribute verified aeronautical data at mission pace.
Projects
Supervision
No direct reports.
Cahokia, IL
Airport Director
Responsible for overall operation of the third busiest airport in the state of Illinois, and the Saint Louis Downtown Heliport (M07).
Key Highlights
Collaborate with tenants to solve long standing lease and airport issues, developing a lease document management system in PHP / MySQL.
Evaluate hangar development options, establish rates and fees and design schedules to meet airport objectives, and conduct pre-design on hangar layout plans in CAD.
Coordinate with prospective developers on solar farm implementation for sustainability and additional non-aeronautical revenue.
Evaluate employee performance, conduct employee training or discipline, and encourage professional and personal growth.
Communicate with users, tenants, and stakeholders to ensure the long-term stability of the airport while achieving S.M.A.R.T. goals and objectives.
Supervision
Direct reports: 10 FTE across three departments.
Projects
Taxiway reconstruction
Drainage ditch construction and grading
Apron seal coating and crack sealing
T-Hangar floor reconstruction
Maintenance Shop and SRE building reconstruction
Master Planning: Aviation Forecast
Wetland mitigation planning and maintenance
Design T-Hangar development
Design Terminal development
Design Solar power development
Design Self Storage development
Design Self Fueling facility
Design Taxiway relocation for Design Group IV
Press Releases
Watertown, SD
Airport Manager
Responsible for overall airport operation including: Coordinating maintenance activities, facility inspections, work assignments, evaluating and training subordinate employees.
Key Highlights
Organized a new marketing campaign involving renaming the airport, attending local festivals, creating a new airport logo, speaking about the airport on radio and television, and developed relationships with charter flight operators for destination packages.
Research and Prepare documentation that requires statistics and analytics such as airport performance metrics, forecast future demand and needs, cost based accounting, and formatting data collections to applicable audiences.
Continue to develop innovating technical and non-technical solutions to increase airport efficiency, decrease costs, and find additional revenue sources
Prepare, justify, and manage the operating, personnel, maintenance, and capital improvement program for the airport with a record of decreasing over all costs of the airport every year while maintaining Class I Part 139 certification.
Manage construction projects to ensure projects have limited impact on airport operations and remain within budget and utilize funds appropriately.
Supervision
Direct reports: two (2) FTE.
Projects
New fuel farm (Jet A / 100LL)
Runway narrowing and parallel taxiway construction
Terminal expansion
Perimeter fence reconstruction
Design T-Hangar development
Fire Department West Substation
Wetland mitigation
Computer Based Maintenance Management System (AAAE CM Research Paper)
OpenAirport.org (CBMMS)
South Bend, IN
Operations Specialist
Responsible for inspecting airport facilities including: runways, taxiways, ramps, perimeter barriers and buildings while maintaining a log of all actions taken.
Key Highlights
Coordinate and supervise the snow removal process and issue field condition reports.
Respond to aircraft accident/incidents and other emergency situations that occur on airport property, coordinate related activities and implement emergency or security plan measures.
Represent county and airport management in contact with tenants, other agencies, and the public to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the airport.
Designed airport identification badge to meet TSA regulations in Part 1542.
Certified weather observer.
Supervision
No direct reports.
Projects
Computer Based Maintenance Management System developed with Microsoft Access and PenDragon.
Minneapolis, MN
Airside Operations Intern
As an Intern with the Minneapolis International Airport I developed the practical knowledge of airport operations and planning building upon experience at the University of North Dakota.
Key Highlights
Created a computer inventory system to track software, hardware and other aspects of the airside operations computer system.
Started construction on an airside operations website that would serve as a document management system for air side safety self inspectors.
Supervision
No direct reports.
Projects
Computer Inventory Management
Document Management System (DMS)
Humphrey Terminal Transportation Study
2001 Frequently Asked Questions Book
Education and Training
Education and Training
I hold an MBA in Aviation from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and a BBA in Airport Management from the University of North Dakota. I am a licensed Private Pilot and a Certified Member of the American Association of Airport Executives. My professional development is enhanced by advanced FEMA training and participation in Transportation Research.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Continuing professional and personnel development and education.
Focus on Global Aviation Logistics.
University of North Dakota
Extensive classroom preparation in airport operations and management including FBO Management, Airline Management, and government regulations.
Minor in Geography.
Private Pilot (SEL)
Private Pilot (SEL)
Federal Aviation Administration
Trained in a Piper Warrior II.
University of North Dakota (UND).
Incident Command Systems (ICS)
Incident Command Systems (ICS)
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Extensive training in ICS 100, 200 ,300, 700, and 800.
Great reviews on emergency exercises.
AAAE Certified Member
AAAE Certified Member
American Association of Airport Executives
Completed the Certified Member (CM) program. Number 107733.
Research paper on Part 139 Computer Based Self-Inspection is available for review.
Transportation Research Board
Transportation Research Board
National Academies
Panel member on ACRP 09-05 Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
Technical Skills
Technical Skills
I am proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office Suite, CAD drawing (IMSI TurboCAD), 3D modeling (Trimble Sketchup), and image editing (Corel Paint Shop Pro), with samples of my work available. I also have intermediate programming skills in CSS, HTML, Javascript, MySQL, and PHP, with project examples available for review.
Microsoft
Advanced skills at Windows (All versions).
Advanced skills at Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
Varies
Advanced skills at CAD drawing and design within IMSI TurboCAD an alternative to AutoDesk AutoCAD.
Advanced skills at modeling in Trimble Sketchup. Example models are available for review.
Advanced skills at drawing and image manipulation in Corel Paint Shop Pro (version 8/9). Not to be confused with Adobe Photoshop.
Varies
Intermediate skills at programming scripts, tools, and websites utilizing a variety of computer programming languages (CSS / HTML / Javascript / MySQL / PHP).
Example scripts / tools / websites are available for review.
Relax and Recreation
Relax and Recreation
I have extensive experience in model aviation, winning a Blue Ribbon in Model Rocketry and managing social media pages such as airport weather. I also develop tools like an automatic weather downloader for RC flying and create content for blogs, websites, and podcasts exploring life's paths.
Fixed Wing and UAV
Designed and flown Remote Control (RC) aircraft since I was young.
Won Blue Ribbon at Minnesota State Fair for Model Rocketry in 4H.
Own an assortment of fixed wing aircraft as well a few FPV UAV platforms.
Misc. Scripts and Tools
Some of the scripts and tools I have built are included in the Computer Programming page.
I'm always tinkering with ideas on how to improve the human condition. One of the most recent tools I built is an automatic weather downloader for our RC flying field to determine the best days to fly.
Social Media
Social Media
Pages and Groups
I administer a few Pages and Groups on Facebook, one of which is Airport Weather, and it's group Airport Weather Sky Photographers. A page and group dedicated to the atmospheric conditions that happen on airports.
I enjoy watching videos about airports, aviation, and the crazy antics of cats.
Contact
Contact
Multiple social media platforms, including Twitter, Reddit, Quora, LinkedIn, Imgur, and others, may have been used in the past but are now either deleted or inactive, with the exception of Facebook. Currently, the most reliable method to contact me is through the form provided below.
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