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Experience

From Enlisted Service to Senior Leadership

A career built on solving complex problems, leading teams, and delivering results that matter.

20+
Years of Federal Service
$2B+
Programs Managed
100+
Team Members Led
5
Federal Agencies Served

Professional Journey

Strategic Defense & Operational Excellence

U.S. Air Force

Four years working on B-1 bombers taught more than electronics—it taught systems thinking, national security priorities, and how global force projection works from the ground up.

  • Maintained critical defense systems ensuring mission readiness
  • Learned how mission success depends on aligning parts, people, and purpose
  • Gained firsthand understanding of frontline readiness and strategic defense
Systems Thinking National Security Mission Critical Operations

Supply Chain & Logistics Leadership

Tinker Air Force Base

Advanced from component-level work to enterprise-level logistics and depot operations, managing multi-billion-dollar programs.

  • Managed procurement, asset visibility, and lifecycle management
  • Optimized broken systems and guided teams through major transitions
  • Delivered enterprise solutions impacting thousands of personnel
Enterprise Logistics Budget Management Process Optimization

Organizational Transformation

Cross-Functional Leadership

Led diverse teams of specialists, engineers, and analysts through major organizational changes.

  • Reorganized processes and aligned workflows across departments
  • Built trust and drove change in complex environments
  • Delivered measurable performance improvements
Team Leadership Change Management Strategic Planning

Data, AI & Modernization

FDA & Federal Innovation

Led projects at the intersection of data, policy, and innovation, bringing modern tools into government workflows.

  • Implemented AI solutions while navigating federal regulations
  • Managed complex contractor relationships and FAR compliance
  • Modernized agency operations from the inside out
AI Implementation Federal Acquisition Digital Transformation

Core Competencies

Leadership

  • Team Building & Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Change Management
  • Cross-Functional Coordination

Business

  • Budget Management ($2B+)
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Process Optimization
  • Performance Metrics

Technology

  • Enterprise Systems
  • AI/ML Implementation
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Transformation

Government

  • Federal Acquisition (FAR)
  • Policy Development
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Multi-Agency Operations

Why This Experience Matters for District 3

Budget Expertise: Managed billions in federal programs - knows how to stretch every dollar and cut waste.

Real Leadership: Led teams through complex changes, not from behind a desk but on the ground.

Innovation Focus: Brought modern solutions to government - understands how to make systems work better.

Service First: From enlisted airman to senior leader - never forgot who government serves.

Experience That Delivers Results

Whether supporting another Democrat or stepping up myself, I'm ready to bring this experience to work for District 3.

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