This expert has over 40 years of experience in general aviation, with extensive expertise in airport development, aviation consulting, facility management, and airport leasing. The expert’s background encompasses general and business aviation facility operations, airport rules and policies, project management, business development, and airport tenant and stakeholder engagement.

Aviation development experience includes site preparation, facility design, entitlements, construction, redevelopment, and project management for complex general and business aviation facilities. This expert has overseen multimillion-dollar development and redevelopment projects involving aviation complexes, hangars, and related infrastructure and has managed aviation properties encompassing airport land, hangars, offices, and shop spaces. Experience in airport real estate includes master lease management, property appraisal and valuation processes, lease negotiations, and aviation facility management.

In addition to operational and development work, this expert has extensive experience in aviation advocacy, governmental affairs, community outreach, and stakeholder relations. Leadership experience includes service in airport tenant associations, aviation trade organizations, airport advisory bodies, and aviation commissions, with responsibilities involving collaboration and consensus building on complex general aviation matters.

This expert has over 27 years of experience teaching aviation administration and holds an associate degree in aviation management, along with bachelor's and master's degrees in public administration with an emphasis in transportation. Credentials include certified membership in the American Association of Airport Executives and certification as a private and instrument-rated pilot.