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Project Management Tools; Priority Defense Programs (F-22); Top Secret Clearance; Command, Control, Computers, & Communications; Covert Military Operations & Tactical Deception; Risk Mitigation; Acquisition Management of Aerospace & DoD Weapon Systems; Leading Integrated Product Teams (IPT); Foreign Military Sales - UAE+; Senior Business Analyst; Personnel Management; Forging Stakeholder Relations
Hometown North Tonawanda, NY. Began military career right after graduating from NT High School 1983
U.S. Army enlistment 1983 - 87
College ROTC student 1987 - 91
Commissioned AF 2Lt. 1991
AF Retirement: August 2008
Defense contractor with the Missile Defense Agency, Redstone Arsenal 2010
MEPS Tester: 2014 - 2016
FEMA DSA Reservist: 2016
Married to Teresa Lynn (Bates) of Brooksville, Florida since 1993.
Two children: Kenneth and Craig.
Military Experiences
Jun 1988 - Apr 1991
Cadet
Air Force ROTC cadet 2 & 4 year program initial application acceptance. Accomplished both tracks (chronologically): the General Military Course (GMC) consisted of the first two years of training, and the Professional Officer Course (POC) consisted of the last two years of training. The AFROTC program is also divided into 2 training functions: the Academic Classroom Program (Aerospace Studies classes) and Cadet Activities (i.e., Leadership Laboratory, Physical Training, and other training). The mid-point summer semester involved attending /graduating ROTC Summer Camp. Cadet Pilot.
Successfully passed all academic courses, leadership labs, fitness tests, summer camp, and evaluations led to earning both a military officer commissioning (2nd Lieutenant) & a rated AF job slot in ICBM missiles.
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Ended in 2005
Contingency of Operations Plan (COOP) Planners Course
Ended in 2003
AF Satellite Control Network - Orientation
Ended in 2002
Risk Management Course
Certifications
Sep 1992
ICBM (MM III) Combat Crew Launch Officer
Dec 1983
M60A3 Armor Combat Crewman Specialist
Additional Specialization(s)
Security Clearance
Top Secret/SCI or higher
Academic Degrees
Academic Degrees
2001 - 2004
Defense Acquisition University
Job/Skill Training, Program Management Professional - PMP Level III Certification
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