EDUCATION Ph.D. in Aviation student 2014-present (program on hold) Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide
Master of Science (MS) - Aviation Management Degree awarded in August 2003 Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, TN
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Communications Degree awarded in December 1994 The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH
CAREER HISTORY Metropolitan State University of Denver CAT II Lecturer: August 2021 – present Affiliate Instructor: August 2017 – Summer 2021
Independence Aviation Flight Coordinator / Client Relations: May 2020 – August 2021
HSS Inc. Director, Aviation & Government Services: January 2015 – May 2018
Pensacola International Airport Airport Operations Manager: November 2009 – January 2015 Airport Operations Assistant/Officer: February 2007 – November 2009
Teaching Interests
My teaching philosophy is to prepare students for the real world by equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they will need as they begin their careers. I focus on connecting classroom learning to practical, real-life applications so that concepts are not just memorized but truly understood and usable. This means fostering critical thinking, encouraging problem-solving, and providing opportunities for collaboration and communication. These are skills that are essential in any aviation professional setting. I want my students to leave my class not only with a strong academic foundation but also with the ability to adapt, take initiative, and make informed decisions as they face new challenges and opportunities in their chosen fields.