An aviation professional serves as an expert witness with more than 45 years of experience in aviation operations, with a primary focus on air show consulting, flight operations, and safety practices. Their work in legal matters involves aviation operations and air show incidents, including procedures and safety standards. With more than 10 years of experience in an expert capacity, they have provided consultation, deposition, and courtroom testimony in disputes involving aircraft operations and air show safety.

Their expertise centers on planning and execution of air shows, including operational control and sequencing of aircraft in complex environments. This includes participation in more than 100 air shows as a pilot and operational oversight in more than 250 air shows, with responsibilities involving coordination of flight activities and adherence to established air show procedures. Their aviation background also includes operation of single- and multiengine aircraft, along with type ratings in Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, Grumman TBM Avenger, Lockheed L-18 Loadstar, Grumman F6F Hellcat, and North American P-64 Coin, as well as FAA authorization for high-performance piston-powered aircraft. These areas are applied in evaluation of aircraft handling and operational procedures.

Their work also includes participation in aviation safety activities, aviation policy and procedures review efforts, and development of air show operations training materials, including pilot briefings and air and ground operations instruction. This includes collaboration with the Federal Aviation Administration and the United States Air Force on air show operations, safety seminars, and training programs.

Licensure includes a Commercial Pilot certificate with authorization for single- and multiengine land aircraft, FAA authorization for high-performance piston-powered airplanes, and formation flight qualification through the Formation and Safety Team. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics and completion of military training programs in artillery and missile systems.