I am a defense aerospace professional with experience spanning military aviation, systems test, and industry execution. My perspective is shaped by both operational service and hands-on work within large aerospace programs.
I served 22 years in the U.S. Navy in aviation electronics and test environments supporting operational aircraft. That experience gave me a practical understanding of how technical standards, acquisition decisions, training pipelines, and sustainment strategies affect mission readiness and safety at the operational level.
After transitioning from military service, I moved into the defense aerospace industry and currently serve as an Electrical Test Manager at Lockheed Martin. In this role, I work at the intersection of engineering execution, quality, compliance, and workforce development. Much of my focus involves translating regulatory and policy requirements into actionable processes that support reliable, compliant, and sustainable outcomes.
I am particularly interested in public policy and community development efforts that strengthen the aerospace workforce, support veteran transition, and better align education with real-world industry needs. I believe effective aerospace policy must be informed by operational reality and long-term systems thinking.
Through my involvement with the Phoenix Section and West Region, I hope to contribute as a collaborative, steady voice focused on practical impact, responsible innovation, and developing the next generation of aerospace professionals.