Bringing nearly 30 years of hands-on aviation leadership, this Accredited Airport Executive has built a career spanning airport operations, aviation management, and aviation education. His experience includes directing and managing airport systems across multiple facilities, with responsibility for operations, maintenance, planning, capital development, budgeting, and regulatory coordination. He has also overseen aviation programs tied to flight training and university-operated airports, combining operational leadership with long-range planning and academic program administration.

Alongside his industry work, he has served in academic roles teaching airport operations, aviation security, airport management, transportation logistics, aviation research, and advanced aviation management. He has also contributed to curriculum development, internship oversight, thesis and dissertation supervision, and online aviation education. His expertise covers airport safety and security, intergovernmental coordination, lease and property management, airport planning, maintenance operations, and construction-related project oversight.

He holds a Ph.D. with specialization in Aviation/Aerospace Management, a Master of Aeronautical Science, and a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management. He also provides expert witness services in aviation matters, offering opinions in cases involving airport operations, safety, management practices, and liability, with experience in consultations, depositions, and courtroom testimony.